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Great Olympic moments: London 2012 Men's Handball final

France celebrate on the podium after winning the gold medal against Sweden during the Men's Handball Gold Medal Match at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
France celebrate on the podium after winning the gold medal against Sweden during the Men's Handball Gold Medal Match at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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With Tokyo 2020 now just one year away, it’s time to relive some of the greatest Olympic moments in history. Today, 8 August 2020, the London 2012 men's handball final.

The schedule for Tokyo 2020 has been confirmed, venues announced and while athletes around the world are busy gearing up to qualify for the greatest show on Earth, it's time to enjoy 16 days full of the most unforgettable, inspiring and exciting memories from the past as preparations for Tokyo 2020 gather pace!

London 2012 Men's Handball Final

At Beijing 2008, France were nicknamed 'Les Experts' and were led by some of the best players in the world including Didier Dinart, Nikola Karabatic, Tierry Omeyer and Daniel Narcisse. In the lead up to London 2012, they had conquered both the 2009 and 2011 World Championships and the 2010 European Championship.

After all these titles, 'Les Experts' were again on the greatest sport stage. Could they win back-to-back golds and continue their domination?

Men's Handball Final | London 2012 | Great Olympic Moments
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Relive one of the greatest Olympic Moments from the London Summer Olympic Games in 2012 and watch as France claims the Gold in the men's handball final with a 22:21 victory over Sweden

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