Great Britain competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The United Kingdom was represented by the British Olympic Association, one of only five National Olympic Committees to have compet
Medal ceremony for the men's team pursuit event, Laoshan Velodrome, 18 August 2008
Christine Ohuruogu after winning the women's 400 metres event
Triple gold medallist Chris Hoy
Rebecca Romero won gold in the individual pursuit, four years after winning silver in the quadruple sculls rowing event at the 2004 Games.
Great Britain and Northern Ireland, represented by the British Olympic Association, competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012 as the host nation an
Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics
…appearances (overview) 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 Other related appearances 1906 Intercalated Games Great Britain competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The United Kingdom…
Silver medal winner Zara Phillips riding High Kingdom during the cross-country discipline of the equestrian eventing
A post box in each of the gold medallists' home towns was painted gold by Royal Mail to celebrate their success
The athletes entering the Olympic Stadium, led by flagbearer Chris Hoy, during the opening ceremony
Double gold medallist Mo Farah competing in the 5000 m.