# The Mascots Wenlock and Mandeville were made from the last pieces of steel from when the stadium was made. Zac
# The Olympic rings stand for the 5 continents. Rhea
# There are 185 athletes in the NZ team. Samuel
# 900,000 items of sports equipment will be used at the Olympic games and will be donated to charities at the end of the games. Gabby
# The Olympic stadium can hold 80,000 people at once. Jenna
# The Olympic Park is the size of 357 football fields. James
# In the ancient Olympics the men only took part and ran naked for more speed. Lily
# The Olympic torch is made with aluminium and has 8000 holes, which represents the 8000 torch bearers. Maika
# Five jumbo jets can fit into the media centre. Stella
# Each medal takes 10 hours to make. Zion
# 4700 medals will be given out at the Olympics. Carl
# A 115m high sculpture is situated in the Olympic Park with two platforms where spectators will be able to view the Olympics. Bronte
# The London Olympic Emblem represents the number 2012. Sam.S
# The three Olympic values are Excellence, Friendship and Respect. Brett
# Pieere de Coubertin began the first modern Olympics in 1896. Sage
# The Paralympics will take place after the Olympics making use of the same facilities. Jade
# 14700 athletes will compete at the London Olympics. Carl