How many athletes did France have at the 2012 Olympics?
How many athletes did France have at the 2012 Olympics?
France competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, between 27 July and 12 August 2012. French athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era. The French Olympic Committee sent a total of 330 athletes to the Games, 183 men and 147 women, to compete in 24 sports.
Did France participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics in handball?
The following is the France squad for the women’s football tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics. France participated in the 2012 Olympics as the defending world men’s handball champion, and successfully defended its gold medal from the 2008 Summer Olympics. The French women’s team qualified through the World Qualification Tournament.
Who are the French athletes on the Olympic team?
The French team included past Olympic champions, three of them defending (Greco-Roman wrestler Steeve Guenot, mountain biker Julien Absalon, and the men’s national handball team). Equestrian eventing rider Denis Mesples, at age 49, was the oldest athlete of the team, while gymnast Anne Kuhm was the youngest, at age 15.
Who are France’s greatest Olympic swimmers of all time?
Among the nation’s medalists were Yannick Agnel and Camille Muffat (retired in 2014 and killed tragically in a helicopter crash one year later), who emerged as France’s most successful Olympic swimmers after winning three medals, including a gold, in their events.
Which French athletes won more than a single Olympic medal in London?
Six French athletes won more than a single Olympic medal in London. France’s team-based athletes proved successful at these games, as the men’s national handball team and the women’s national basketball team won gold and silver medals, respectively.
When were the Intercalated Games held in France?
1906 Intercalated Games. France competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, between 27 July and 12 August 2012. French athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era. The French Olympic Committee sent a total of 330 athletes to the Games, 183 men and 147 women, to compete in 24 sports.