Which major international sporting event took place in the UK in 2012?

Okay, let's talk about the 2012 Olympics. The UK has a rich history of hosting major sporting events, but the 2012 Olympic Games in London were particularly significant. The Olympics are held every four years, rotating between different host cities around the world. London actually holds the distinction of being the first city to have hosted the modern Olympic Games three times: in 1908, 1948, and then again in 2012. The 2012 games were a massive undertaking, involving years of preparation and investment in infrastructure, like the Olympic Park in Stratford. While the UK loves football and rugby, and has hosted those World Cups at various times, and basketball is popular in Europe, the sheer scale and global reach of the Olympic Games make it stand out. The other sporting events listed simply don't have the same global impact or frequency as the Olympics, making the Olympics the correct answer.