Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB’s first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.
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American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
The first modern international Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece.
The Winter Olympics opened in Lake Placid, New York.
Singapore opened the world's first Summer Youth Olympics Games.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
