Forget the uproar over the fact that the American opening ceremonies outfits were made in China, the real scandal might just be how unfashionable some of the official outfits are. Here’s our take on this year’s crop from around the world.
Olympic Uniform Hypocrisy: Reid and Pelosi’s Clothes Are Made in China Too
For all the furor over Ralph Lauren’s uniforms not being made in America, little has been done to support our home-grown garment industry
British Military to Fill Embarrassing Security Gap at the London Olympics
News that the government’s security contractor has failed to meet its obligations to train 10,000 security guards—just 15 days before the opening ceremonies–has forced officials to enlist the help of the armed services
How Adam Gemili Became Britain’s Biggest Sprinting Star in Just 7 Months
Can a British teenager run under 10 seconds at his home Olympics?
Why Did Great Britain Build an Olympic Handball Team from Scratch?
British athletes got a crash course in handball. But are they Olympic ready?
How to Compete in the Olympics While Fasting for Ramadan
The Islamic holiday of Ramadan, which requires no food or drink pass a person’s lips from sun up to sundown, will present challenges for the 3500 Muslim athletes
Athletes in Love: 10 Olympic Romances
Some Olympians bring home more than just a medal. TIME uncovers some love stories of Olympic proportions
London 2012: All States Should Bow Down to Wyoming
On a per-capita basis, Wyoming has produced more 2012 Olympians than any other state. Sorry, California.
Ralph Lauren’s U.S. Olympic Opening Ceremony Uniforms
On Tuesday, Ralph Lauren unveiled its opening ceremony uniforms for the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams—a collaboration that begin with the Beijing Games in 2008. TIME looks at the naval-themed collection, along with the …
Is That a Missile System on Your Roof? Olympic Security Plan Irks Londoners
Policing the world’s biggest peacetime logistics operation is a herculean task, and Britain’s intelligence and military officials are preparing for every eventuality — even if it means festooning a few apartment buildings …