From Ryan Locthe’s patriotic grill to Venus Williams’s colorful ponytail, TIME looks at the competitors’ most memorable style choices.
Olympic Beauty Statements: Bold, Beautiful and Downright Bizarre
From Ryan Locthe's patriotic grill to Venus Williams's colorful ponytail, TIME looks at the competitors' most memorable style choices.
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Uzbekistan's Ivan Zaytsev competes in his men's javelin throw qualification during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium, Aug. 8, 2012.