Where did Russia compete in the 2012 Olympics?
The Russian Federation competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation’s fifth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics as an independent nation. The Russian Olympic Committee sent a total of 436 athletes to the Games,…
Who are the members of the Russian Olympic team?
The Russian team featured twelve defending champions from Beijing, including pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva (who competed at her fourth Olympics), synchronized swimmer Anastasia Davydova, race walkers Olga Kaniskina and Valeriy Borchin, modern pentathlete Andrey Moiseev and rhythmic gymnast Evgeniya Kanaeva.
What kind of medals did Russia win at the Olympics?
Russia’s team-sport athletes also proved successful at these games, as the men’s volleyball and basketball teams won gold and bronze medals, respectively. For the first time in its history, Russia won Olympic gold medals in judo, winning two golds in the men’s events.
Who was the Russian flag bearer at the opening ceremony?
World number-one female tennis player Maria Sharapova, who competed at her first Olympics, became Russia’s first female flag bearer at the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Games:
When did Russian track and field athletes get suspended?
In 2008, seven Russian track and field athletes were suspended ahead of the Summer Olympics in Beijing for manipulating their urine samples. Multiple Russian biathletes were involved in doping offences in run-up to the 2010 Olympics.
When was Russia banned from the Winter Olympics?
A total of 168 Russian athletes competed under a neutral flag at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang after the country was banned following the 2014 Games, which it hosted in Sochi. Russian athletes won 33 medals in Sochi, 13 of which were gold.
How many medals was stripped from Russia at the Olympics?
The 15 stripped medals are the most ever stripped from one nation at an Olympic Games. Most of the medals won by Russia were awarded to the team in gymnastics, wrestling, athletics, and boxing.