The 2012 Olympics marks the third time London has played host to the summer Olympic Games. London previously held the Olympics in 1908 and 1948. As always, track and field events will be at the heart of the 2012 Olympics, as athletes from around the world compete in 47 men's and women's events.
2012 Olympics:
Check out the basic facts and figures regarding the 2012 Olympic track and field competition.
The men's 2012 Olympic medalists
Events:
Learn the rules, techniques and history of each Olympic track and field event.
Olympic Track and Field History:
Track and field has provided countless highlights since the modern Olympics were born in 1896. Here are just a few.
Olympic track and field medalists
Jesse Owens and the 1936 Olympics
The Greatest 1500 Ever? El Guerrouj Nips Lagat in Athens
Olympic Highlights: Brisco-Hooks Pioneers 200-400 Double
Carl Lewis Wins Four Olympic Gold Medals in 1984
Olympic Highlights: Jackie Joyner-Kersee Wins Three Heptathlon Medals
