There were many memorable moments at the London Olympics, some heartbreaking and some baffling. But each of TIME’s …
2012
Olympic Winners Savor the Moment
The newly awarded Olympic gold medalists find a moment of calm to process their achievement.
The Olympic Games in Motion
For Olympic athletes, success is all about having the right moves. Blink and you’ll miss these high-speed moments from the London games
Extreme Olympic Closeups
Whether you’re watching the games at home or in person, you still can’t get this close to the action. TIME’s photo editors bring you a much closer look at the 2012 London Olympics.
French Swimmers Stage Early, Unexpected Grab of Olympic Gold
Led by freestylers Camille Muffat and Yannick Agnel, French swimmers turn the (notorious) national character trait for individualism into a recipe for victory making all of France proud.
Q&A: Olympic Equestrian Mary King
British equestrian Mary King, one of the top-ranked event riders in the world, will make her sixth Olympic appearance for Great Britain in London. Her sport, eventing, includes three disciplines: dressage, show jumping and …
How to Stash Olympic Medals Before the Games
What to do with all those medals before the Olympics? Store them in the Tower of London, of course.