Spain competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This nation has competed in all but two Summer Olympic Games since its official debut in 1920. Spain boycotted two
Carles Castillejo in men's marathon
Maialen Chourraut in K-1 semifinal
Sergio Mantecón Gutiérrez in men's cross-country race
Spain national field hockey team before their game with Australia in the 2012 Olympics.
The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, was a summer multi-sport event held in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August. A total of 10,
Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics
…Olympic Committee Website www.coe.es (in Spanish) in London Competitors 278 in 23 sports Flag bearers Pau Gasol (opening) Saúl Craviotto (closing) Medals Ranked 17th Gold 4 Silver 10 Bronze 6 Total 20 Summer Olympics appearances (overview) 1900 1904–1912 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964…
London Olympic Stadium during the 2012 Summer Olympics
Missy Franklin (pictured) tied with Michael Phelps for most gold medals won at the 2012 Summer Olympics at four apiece. Phelps led the overall medal count with six.
China defended the men's team event title in table tennis.
Victoria Pendleton won the first-ever gold medal in the women's Keirin event.