文档介绍：London How many times does London host Olympic games The first time : In 1908 ; officially the Games of the 4 th Olympiad; The second time : In1948 ; officially known as the Games of the 14 th Olympiad The third time : In 2012 ; officially the Games of the 30 th Olympiad ? London Olympic Games emblem Colours : green , magenta , orange and blue. Designer : WolffOlins Value: reaching out and engaging young people Symbolization :vitality, moderndation and flexibility The colour of torch will be gold ; this represents the qualities of the Olympic Flame – the brightness and the warmth of the light that it shines. It was designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby . The Olympic Torch The triangular-shaped torch represents: 1、 The three Olympic values ( respect, excellence and friendship )2、 The Olympic Motto ( faster, higher, stronger ) 3、 Olympic games hosted by United Kingdom ( 1908, 1948 and 2012 ) The Torch Relay Time : run from 19 May 2012 until 27 July 2012 The relay will last 70 days, with 66 evening celebrations. About 8000 people carrying the torch. 2012 Olympic Mascots Wenlock , named after the Shropshire town of Much Wenlock( 马奇文洛克的施罗普希尔村) that helped inspire Pierre de Coubertin (顾拜旦) to launch the modern Olympics.