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2012 Summer Olympics

Coverage of 2012 Summer Olympics in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 23 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 08:10 UTC
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  • WORLDJul 31 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DC
    Today in History: July 31, Phelps sets Olympic medal record

    On July 31, 2012, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal at the London Summer Olympics, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. Other historical events on this date include the sinking of a Spanish fleet in 1715, Marquis de Lafayette's commission in 1777, and the adoption of Germany’s Weimar Constitution in 1919.

  • WORLDJun 23 · 11:00 UTCAMNY
    Editorial | An Olympic dream for NYC? Winter Games gambit may bring home the gold

    New York City and Lake Placid are considering a joint bid to host the 2042 Winter Olympics, inspired by the Milan-Cortina model. The bid aims to leverage existing infrastructure in both locations, with Lake Placid handling outdoor events and New York City managing indoor competitions, minimizing new costs. The 2012 Summer Olympics bid failure is referenced as a contrast to the potential economic and cultural benefits of the 2042 proposal.