London 2012: The Countdown Series: Tunisia

66 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Up next on the parade of nations: Tunisia (TUN).

Tunisia has participated in the summer Olympics since 1960. A total of seven medals have been won by Tunisian athletes in the summer games including two gold medals.

The first Olympic gold medal for Tunisia was won by Mohamad Gammoudi (pictured), who won the men's 5000m (athletics) final at Mexico City 1968.

The second and most recent gold medal in the summer Olympic was won in the pool by Ous Mellouli (pictured). Mellouli won the men's 1500m freestyle (swimming) final at Beijing 2008.

As of now, 82 Tunisian athletes are headed to London, and will compete in 14 events, including various events in athletics, boxing, swimming, taekwondo, weightlifting and wrestling. The men's basketball, volleyball and handball teams have also qualified for the London games as well.

Up next: Turkey