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"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.
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What are the names of the2012 Olympic mascots?
Wenlock, named after the Shropshire town, and Mandeville after the hospital are the 2012 London Olympics mascots.
Who are the mascots for the 2018 Olympics?
A white tiger named Soohorang, for the Olympic Games.
What is the Olympic Stadium called in London for the 2012 Olympic games?
It is named after the Queen
Why were the olympic mascots chosen?
becuse they were named after the frist paralimpices
Why were the 2012 olympic mascots chosen?
becuse they were named after the frist paralimpices
Why have the London Olympics 2012 mascots been chosen?
Because they were named after wher the first paralympics
Who named the Olympic games the Olympic games?
The Ancient Greeks held the games at Olympus, Greece, thus giving the name 'The Olympic Games'. In 1894, Pierre de Coubertin wanted to continue the Olympics, and named these modern Olympics the 'Modern Olympic Games'.
When and where will the next Olympus games take place?
I think you mean Olympic games (although they were invented in Ancient Greece so there is a good chance that they were named after Olympus).The next games are taking place in 2012 in London, England.
What was another name for the Olympic games in ancient Greece?
The Olympic games in ancient Greece were originally named after the location of the games which was Olympia. Because of this the games were originally called the Olympiads.
Who was the first person to win the olympic games?
A chef from Ellis named Coroebus
When did London hold the first Olympics?
London first hosted the Olympics in 1908 from April 27th to October 31st.In 2012, London will become the first city to host three Olympic Games (1908, 1948 and 2012).In 1908 when Italy had to cancel its 1908 Games, Great Britain stepped into the breach and London was named the new Host City. The London Games was the best managed of the early Games.
Why were the 2012 mascots chosen?
becuse they were named after the frist paralimpices
