Who won 2012 Olympics?
United States (USA)
Missy Franklin (pictured) tied with Michael Phelps for most gold medals won at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Both U.S. swimmers won four gold medals. Michael Phelps won six medals in total….Medal table.
| NOC | United States (USA) |
|---|---|
| Gold | 46 |
| Silver | 28 |
| Bronze | 30 |
| Total | 104 |
Who won the 2016 Table Tennis Olympics?
Ma Long
Singles
| Games | Gold | Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Beijing | Ma Lin China | Wang Liqin China |
| 2012 London | Zhang Jike China | Dimitrij Ovtcharov Germany |
| 2016 Rio de Janeiro | Ma Long China | Jun Mizutani Japan |
| 2020 Tokyo | Ma Long China | Dimitrij Ovtcharov Germany |
Who were the 2012 Olympic held?
London 2012
London 2012 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in London that took place July 27–August 12, 2012. The London Games were the 27th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. In 2012 London became the first city to host the modern Games three times, having previously been the site of the 1908 and 1948 Olympic Games.
Why is China so good at ping pong?
Simply put, Chinese table tennis players play the long, waiting game, from sports school, to the provincial level and finally to the national team. “They have a solid coaching system. From beginner to intermediate, they focus on the technique and the basics so much!
What are the top 2 countries with Olympic medals in table tennis?
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China (CHN) | 32 |
| 2 | South Korea (KOR) | 3 |
| 3 | Japan (JPN) | 1 |
| 4 | Sweden (SWE) | 1 |
Where is the 2012 national game held?
city of London
The 2012 Olympics is the third summer Games to be held in the city of London. London has hosted summer Olympics twice before in 1908 and 1948 and with this year’s Games the city will become the first to host the modern Games thrice.
Where was table tennis played at the 2012 Olympics?
The men’s singles table tennis event was part of the table tennis programme at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The event took place from Saturday 28 July to Thursday 2 August 2012 at ExCeL London. The tournament was a single elimination tournament with a third place playoff played between the two losing semi-finalists.
How many table tennis medals have been won?
As of the 2016 Summer Olympics, 100 medals (32 gold, 32 silver, and 36 bronze) have been awarded to 90 players selected from 12 National Olympic Committees (NOC). Third-place matches were not held at the 1992 Summer Olympics, so all losing semifinalists were given bronze medals, resulting in four additional bronze medalists.
When did China win their first Olympic medal in table tennis?
Since 1992, Chinese players have won at least one medal in every event. At the 2008 Games, China achieved an unprecedented medal sweep in both the men’s and women’s singles tournaments, and won both team tournaments.
Who was the champion of table tennis in 2008?
China was the defending champion in each of the Olympic events having won all 4 gold medals in 2008. As hosts Great Britain qualified six athletes automatically; a team of three men, one of whom competed in the singles, and a team of three women, one of whom competed in the singles.