Negro of Banyoles Negro of Banyoles The Negro of Banyoles () was a controversial piece of taxidermy of a San individual, which used to be a major attraction in the Darder Museum of Banyoles (Catalonia, Spain). In 2000, the remains of the man were sent to Botswana for burial. In 1830, the Verreaux brothers dug up the fresh grave of a BaTlhaping man, and stuffed the corpse, approximately 27 years old, belonging to the negroid race with features typical of the African bushman. In 1916, it was acquired by the Darder Museum of Banyoles. The body remained in the museum without controversy until
Rowing at the 2012 Summer Olympics Rowing at the 2012 Summer Olympics The rowing competitions at the 2012 Olympic Games in London were held from 28 July to 4 August 2012, at Dorney Lake which, for the purposes of the Games venue, was officially termed Eton Dorney. Fourteen medal events were contested by 550 athletes, 353 men and 197 women. Great Britain was the most successful nation, topping the medal table with four golds and nine in total. New Zealand finished second with three golds and five medals overall. All of the rowing events were staged at the Eton Dorney Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake near