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2012 Summer Olympics London
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General Truths The Olympic Games come from ancient Greece. The Olympic Games come from ancient Greece. The Games are held every 4 years. The Games are held every 4 years. The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1859 in Athens, Greece. The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1859 in Athens, Greece.
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Events leading up to the Games The Closing Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic, in which London became the next Host City. The Closing Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic, in which London became the next Host City. The Torch Relay, where the Olympic Flame will be transported around the world, starting from Olympia, Greece and finally arriving in London. The Torch Relay, where the Olympic Flame will be transported around the world, starting from Olympia, Greece and finally arriving in London.
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2012 will be London’s third time hosting the Olymipics London has hosted the Olympics in 1908 and 1948 London has hosted the Olympics in 1908 and 1948 London will become the first city to host the Olympics thee times. London will become the first city to host the Olympics thee times. The Games will take place between 27 July 2012 and 12 August 2012. The Games will take place between 27 July 2012 and 12 August 2012.
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London’s bid The British Olympic Association had been working on the bid since 1997. The British Olympic Association had been working on the bid since 1997. London won the bid against Paris 54 to 50. London won the bid against Paris 54 to 50. The bidding process was considered one of the most hotly contested ever. The bidding process was considered one of the most hotly contested ever. Londons celebrations were interrupted by the 7 July 2005 terrorist attacks. Londons celebrations were interrupted by the 7 July 2005 terrorist attacks.
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The Logo There have been 2 logos: There have been 2 logos: One for the bidding process One for the bidding process Another for the Games Another for the Games The official logo cost £400,000 The official logo cost £400,000 The logo will be uses for the Olympic and Paralympic games. The logo will be uses for the Olympic and Paralympic games. It was hoped that the logo would appeal to young people, in which they weren’t successful. It was hoped that the logo would appeal to young people, in which they weren’t successful.
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Development It is estimated that the budget will be £9 billion. It is estimated that the budget will be £9 billion. Londons infrastucture will see a huge overhaul, particularly transportation. Londons infrastucture will see a huge overhaul, particularly transportation. The overhaul will also encompass a regeneration of the Stanford area. The overhaul will also encompass a regeneration of the Stanford area.
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Budget The budget has also been a source of controversy. The budget has also been a source of controversy. At time of the bid, the budget was said to be around £2 billion, but it is thought that it will be almost £9 billion. At time of the bid, the budget was said to be around £2 billion, but it is thought that it will be almost £9 billion. The majority of the budget will privately funded. The majority of the budget will privately funded.
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Controversy Controversy An animated advertisment was reported to have caused seizures in people with epilepsy. An animated advertisment was reported to have caused seizures in people with epilepsy. The Games will coincide with the Muslim religious observance of Ramadan, in which Muslim will fast and which will put them in a disadvantage. The Games will coincide with the Muslim religious observance of Ramadan, in which Muslim will fast and which will put them in a disadvantage.
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Benefits The bid team believed that London will end up with a £100 million profit. The bid team believed that London will end up with a £100 million profit. It is estimated that the Games will bring £2 billion visitor economy. It is estimated that the Games will bring £2 billion visitor economy. Major overhauls to the infrastructure, particularly public transport. Major overhauls to the infrastructure, particularly public transport.
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Thank You Thank you for viewing this slideshow and have a pleasant day. Thank you for viewing this slideshow and have a pleasant day. Rihhard Nadel Rihhard Nadel Tallinn German Gymnasium Tallinn German Gymnasium
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