Wrestling at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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Wrestling at the 2012 Summer Olympics will be held between August 5th and 12th, the final day of the Games, at ExCeL London. It will be split into two disciplines, Freestyle
and Greco-Roman
which are further divided into different weight categories. Men will compete in both disciplines whereas women will only take part in the freestyle events, with 18 gold medal
s being awarded. Wrestling has been contested at every modern Summer Olympic Games
except Paris 1900
.
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
and Greco-Roman
Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. It was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been included in every edition of the summer Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their performance in three two-minute periods, which can...
which are further divided into different weight categories. Men will compete in both disciplines whereas women will only take part in the freestyle events, with 18 gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
s being awarded. Wrestling has been contested at every modern Summer Olympic Games
Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
except Paris 1900
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
.
Competition Format
19 men or 18 women will compete in each division, plus 6 others allocated either to the host country or by the tripartite commission into divisions yet to be determined. Wrestlers determined by lot will compete in qualification rounds to reduce the number to 16, thereafter proceeding by simple knockout to determine the finalists who will compete for gold and silver. The two groups of wrestlers respectively defeated in the 3 or 4 bouts of the two finalists will compete in two serial elimination repechages, with the victor in each repechage being awarded bronze.Greco-Roman
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday August 5 | 13:00-15:45 | 55kg & 74kg Qualifications; 1/8 Finals; Quarterfinals; Semifinals |
| 17:45-20:15 | 55kg & 74kg Repechage Rounds, Bronze & Gold | |
| Monday August 6 | 13:00-15:45 | 60kg, 84kg & 120kg Qualifications; 1/8 Finals; Quarterfinals; Semifinals |
| 17:45-20:15 | 60kg, 84kg & 120kg Repechage Rounds, Bronze & Gold | |
| Tuesday August 7 | 13:00-15:45 | 66kg & 96kg Qualifications; 1/8 Finals; Quarterfinals; Semifinals |
| 17:45-20:15 | 66kg & 96kg Repechage Rounds, Bronze & Gold |
Women's Freestyle
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday August 8 | 13:00-15:45 | 48kg & 63kg Qualifications; 1/8 Finals; Quarterfinals; Semifinals |
| 17:45-20:15 | 48kg & 63 Repechage Rounds, Bronze & Gold | |
| Thursday August 9 | 13:00-15:45 | 55kg & 72kg Qualifications; 1/8 Finals; Quarterfinals; Semifinals |
| 17:45-20:15 | 55kg & 72kg Repechage Rounds, Bronze & Gold |
Men's Freestyle
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday August 10 | 13:00-15:45 | 55kg & 74kg Qualifications; 1/8 Finals; Quarterfinals; Semifinals |
| 17:45-20:15 | 55kg & 74kg Repechage Rounds, Bronze & Gold | |
| Saturday August 11 | 13:00-15:45 | 60kg, 84kg & 120kg Qualifications; 1/8 Finals; Quarterfinals; Semifinals |
| 17:45-20:15 | 60kg, 84kg & 120kg Repechage Rounds, Bronze & Gold | |
| Sunday August 12 | 08:30-11:15 | 66kg & 96kg Qualifications; 1/8 Finals; Quarterfinals; Semifinals |
| 12:45-15:15 | 66kg & 96kg Repechage Rounds, Bronze & Gold |