Olympics 2012 by the Numbers
The Numbers Behind the Olympic Games in London
by Catherine McNiff
 Olympic Medals Source: London 2012 Related Links |
302
Number of events in this year’s Games
28
Number of sporting venues
147
Number of nations participating in the Paralympic Games
97%
Amount of copper in a bronze medal
6%
Amount of gold in a gold medal
700,000
Total capacity of all venues
3
Number of times London has hosted an Olympics (1900, 1948, 2012)
4,700
Number of medals to be awarded in 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
587
Number of acres comprising the Olympic Park in Stratford
1,018
Number of places the torch will pass through on its journey
205
Number of participating countries
80,000
Capacity of Olympic Stadium
58,500
Net capacity of Olympic Stadium once “seat kills” are accounted for:Â big screens, media, athletes and their families, accredited officials, and obstructed camera positions
8,000
Number of miles the torch will travel Number of torchbearers
4,000
Number of trees to be planted in Olympic Park and Village
4 billion
Estimated global audience to watch opening ceremony
50%
Percent of torchbearers between the ages of 12 and 24.
200
Number of buildings demolished to make way for the Games
