The London Olympics, officially known as the 2012 Summer Olympics or the Games of the XXX Olympiad, were held from July 27 to August 12, 2012. London became the first city to host the modern Summer Games three times, having previously hosted in 1908 and 1948. The Games featured over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 nations and included many memorable athletic performances. The event took place primarily in London, England, with some events in Glasgow, Scotland, and Cardiff, Wales. The opening ceremony was held on July 27, and the closing ceremony took place on August 12, 2012.