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Moldova At The 2012 Summer Olympics
Moldova (officially the Republic of Moldova) competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's fifth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics in the post-Soviet era. Moldova sent its smallest delegation to the Games. A total of 22 athletes, 12 men and 10 women, competed in 9 sports. This was also the youngest delegation in Moldova's summer Olympic history, with more than half under the age of 25, and many of them were expected to reach their peak in time for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Marathon runner Iaroslav Musinschi, who participated as a steeplechaser in the Olympics since 2000, was at his third appearance as the most experienced member. Fourteen Moldovan athletes had competed at their first Olympics, including 15-year-old archer Dan Olaru, the youngest member of the team, who became the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Moldova originally left London with two bronze medals, tying its overall re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Olympic Committee Of The Republic Of Moldova
The National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Moldova ( ro, Comitetul Național Olimpic al Republicii Moldova CNORM) is responsible for Republic of Moldova's participation in the Olympic Games. History The National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Moldova was formed in 1991 in Chișinău, and recognized two years later. See also *Moldova at the Olympics External links Official website Moldova Moldova at the Olympics Olympic Olympic or Olympics may refer to Sports Competitions * Olympic Games, international multi-sport event held since 1896 ** Summer Olympic Games ** Winter Olympic Games * Ancient Olympic Games, ancient multi-sport event held in Olympia, Greece b ... 1991 establishments in Moldova {{Olympic-org-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Prodius
Roman Prodius (born 12 April 1981) is a Moldovan long-distance runner. At the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ..., he competed in the Men's marathon, but did not finish. References Moldovan male marathon runners Living people Olympic athletes for Moldova Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics 1981 births World Athletics Championships athletes for Moldova European Games competitors for Moldova Athletes (track and field) at the 2015 European Games Olympic male marathon runners {{Moldova-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boxing At The 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's Welterweight
The men's welterweight boxing competition at the 2012 Olympic Games in London was held between 31 July and 12 August at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre. Twenty-eight boxers from 28 nations competed. Competition format The competition consisted of a single-elimination tournament. Bronze medals were awarded to both semifinal losers. Bouts were three rounds of three minutes each. Schedule All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1 UTC+01:00 is an identifier for a time offset from UTC of +01:00. In ISO 8601, the associated time would be written as 2019-02-07T23:28:34+01:00. This time is used in: *Central European Time *West Africa Time *Western European Summer Time **B ...) Results Finals Top half Bottom half *Spence successfully appealed his initial 11–13 loss. Using video review, AIBA determined the bout referee gave too few cautions for holding fouls and should have awarded Spence at least four more points. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Boxing at the 2012 Summe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasili Belous
Vasilii Belous (27 August 1988 – 31 August 2021) was a Moldovan boxer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's welterweight, but was defeated in the second round. References External links * 1988 births 2021 deaths Moldovan male boxers People from Ocnița District Olympic boxers of Moldova Boxers at the 2012 Summer Olympics Welterweight boxers European Games competitors for Moldova Boxers at the 2015 European Games Boxers at the 2019 European Games Road incident deaths in Moldova {{Moldova-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's Hammer Throw
The women's hammer throw competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. The event was held at the Olympic Stadium on 8–10 August. Each athlete receives three throws in the qualifying round. All who achieve the qualifying distance progress to the final. If less than twelve athletes achieve this mark, then the twelve furthest throwing athletes reach the final. Each finalist is allowed three throws in last round, with the top eight athletes after that point being given three further attempts. Summary Eight entrants achieve the auto qualifier, five on their first attempt. It took 70.48 to make the final. Sophie Hitchon improved her own National record in the process. In the first round of the final, reigning world champion Tatyana Lysenko was out to continue that success, tossing a new Olympic record 77.56. In the second round Zhang Wenxiu moved into second place. Kathrin Klaas made her best throw in the third round to move into third place, while world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Marghieva
A marina (from Spanish , Portuguese and Italian : ''marina'', "coast" or "shore") is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters. The word ''marina'' may also refer to an inland wharf on a river or canal that is used exclusively by non-industrial pleasure craft such as canal narrowboats. Emplacement Marinas may be located along the banks of rivers connecting to lakes or seas and may be inland. They are also located on coastal harbors (natural or man made) or coastal lagoons, either as stand alone facilities or within a port complex. History In the 19th century, the few existing pleasure craft shared the same facilities as trading and fishing vessels. The marina appeared in the 20th century with the popularization of yachting. Facilities and services A marina may have refuelling, washing and repair facilities, marine and boat chandlers, st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 800 Metres
The Women's 800 metres competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. The event was held at the Olympic Stadium on 8–11 August. The race was won by Mariya Savinova, but she has since been stripped of the gold medal for doping. Doping In 2013, Russian Elena Arzhakova (who ran sixth) was found to have violations in her biological passport and was suspended backdated to July 2011, disqualifying her from the race. On November 9, 2015, the Independent Commission Investigation of the World Anti-Doping Agency asked for a lifetime ban for doping for the Russians Mariya Savinova (who won gold) and Ekaterina Poistogova (who won bronze). In February 2017, it was announced that Savinova was stripped of her gold medal. Poistogova was suspended in 2017 for 2 years, backdated to October 2014, but her London result is not affected. Records , the existing World and Olympic records were as follows. Schedule All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1) Competition form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elena Popescu
Elena Popescu (born 6 September 1989, Chișnău) is a Moldovan middle-distance runner. At the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ..., she competed in the Women's 800 metres. References Moldovan female middle-distance runners Living people Sportspeople from Chișinău Olympic athletes for Moldova Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics 1989 births {{Moldova-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 400 Metres
The women's 400 metres competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. The event was held at the Olympic Stadium on 3–5 August. London rains became a part of the qualifying round, where the favorites tried to make the final with minimum effort. 52.11 was the slowest time qualifier, though Tjipekapora Herunga managed a 52.31 for the slowest automatic qualifier. In the semi-final, the weather was better. In the first semi, Sanya Richards-Ross was matched with the defending champion Christine Ohuruogu, with only two automatic qualifiers. At the gun, Richards-Ross took off, making up most of the stagger on Krivoshapka to her immediate outside. Relaxing the backstretch but exploding on the second turn, Richards-Ross had built up a huge lead, then slowed considerably on the home stretch letting Ohuruogu gain almost all the lead back. The second semi turned into a match race between Francena McCorory and world champion Amantle Montsho, running stride for strid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olesea Cojuhari
Olesea Cojuhari (born 29 March 1990 in Chişinău) is a Moldovan sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. She represented Moldova at the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the .... References * Sportspeople from Chișinău 1990 births Living people Moldovan female sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Moldova World Athletics Championships athletes for Moldova Athletes (track and field) at the 2015 European Games European Games competitors for Moldova Olympic female sprinters {{moldova-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's Marathon
The women's marathon at the 2012 Olympic Games in London was held on the Olympic marathon street course on 5 August. The course started and finished on The Mall in central London. Runners completed one short circuit of 2.219 miles around part of the City of Westminster and then three longer circuits of 8 miles around Westminster, the Victoria Embankment and the City of London. The course was designed to pass many of London's best known landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, the Guildhall, Leadenhall Market, the Monument, the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament. Tiki Gelana from Ethiopia won the gold medal, completing the course in an Olympic record-breaking time of 2 hours 23 minutes 7 seconds. Kenya's Priscah Jeptoo finished second to win silver and Tatyana Petrova Arkhipova, representing Russia, took bronze. Records , the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following new Olympic record was se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalia Cercheș
Natalia Cercheș (born October 3, 1976 in Chișinău) is a Moldovan long-distance runner. She competed in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ..., placing 65th with a time of 2:37:13. Her personal best at marathon is 2:33:53 set in Linz. References 1976 births Living people Moldovan female marathon runners Olympic athletes for Moldova Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Chișinău Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) FISU World University Games gold medalists for Moldova Athletes (track and field) at the 2015 European Games European Games competitors for Moldova {{Moldova-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
