Olympic Games in London 2012

In 2012, the Olympic Games (usually referred to as the Summer Olympics to distinguish them from the Winter Games) will be held in London.

The event will run from 27th July 2012 to 12th August. In keeping with Olympic tradition, the Summer Olympics will give way to the Paralympics at the same venue from 29th August 2012 to 9th September.

More information about this event you can read there. After meeting with this article you will know some interesting facts about this occasion, like this one:

There are plans to construct a cable car over the River Thames to cut travel times between venues and ease pressure on road and rail transport. The cable car will have the capacity to ferry 2500 persons each hour with each trip lasting just 30 seconds.

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