William Penny Brookes was prominent in organising the format for the modern Olympic Games. |
Britain has participated in every modern Olympic Games to date and is third in the medal count. |
After the Games, the Park will remain protected, serving as a green lung for the surrounding boroughs and the Olympic Village residential area. |
Other differences from the official table are based on disagreements about which events were Olympic. |
Supporters continue to lobby for its incorporation in a future Olympic program. |
A Great Britain Olympic football team was assembled for the first time to compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games. |