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The Wenlock Games were started in Much Wenlock in Shropshire in 1850 by local doctor William Penny Brookes. French Baron Pierre de Coubertain was inspired by a visit later to start the modern Olympic Games.
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What is Much Wenlock's population?
Much Wenlock's population is 2,605.
Why was wenlock chosen for the 2012 olympic games?
Wenlock's name is inspired by Much Wenlock in Shropshire, England, where the Wenlock Olympian Society held its first Olympian Games in 1850, regarded as an inspiration for the modern Olympic games. The five friendship rings on his wrists represents the Olympic rings, and three points on his head represent the three places on the podium. The pattern on his body symbolises the whole world coming to London, and the shape of his helmet represents the shape of the Olympic Stadium.
What are the mascots of the olympic games and the names?
Wenlock and Mandeville
What is the mascot for the 2012 olympic games?
Wenlock & Mandeville
What are the London 2012 Olympic games mascots named after?
"Wenlock" is named after the town of Much Wenlock where an Olympian Games were held from 1850, it is believed that these were the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games. "Mandeville" refers to Stoke Mandeville Hospital which organised the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948 which was a competition for injured soldiers. This competition was a forerunner to the Paralympics.
Is wenlock a girl?
wenlock is a boy not a girl
What does wenlock represent?
What does wenlock represnt
What are the mascot or mascots of the olyimpic games 2012?
It's name is Wenlock and mandeville
What are the names of the mascots of the 2012 London Olympics?
Wenlock & Mandevilletheir names are wenlock and mandeville
How many eyes does Wenlock the mascot of the 2012 London Olympic-Games have?
1 eyes.
Is Wenlock a boy or girl?
she is a girl
What colors does wenlock have on his body?
The Colours on Wenlock is the Olympic ring.
