Great Britain competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012 as the host nation. A total of 288 athletes were selected to compete along with 13 o
The athletes entering the stadium during the opening ceremony, led by flagbearer Peter Norfolk.
Stephanie Millward won four silver medals and one bronze in swimming events.
Jonnie Peacock in the T44 100 metres
Richard Whitehead winning the gold medal in the T42 200 metres.
2012 Summer Paralympics
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The 2012 Summer Paralympics, branded as the London 2012 Paralympic Games, were an international multi-sport parasports event held from 29 August to 9 September 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom.
Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
…Great Britain competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012 as the host nation. A total of 288 athletes were selected to compete along with 13 other…
A digital clock in Trafalgar Square, counting down to the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics
A post box outside the National Spinal Injuries Centre in Stoke Mandeville was painted gold in honour of the village's role in the history of the Paralympic movement.
A group of torchbearers in wheelchairs bringing the Paralympic flame through Canary Wharf
The Paralympic cauldron