Fresh off his landmark victory, the cyclist and his teammates turn their attention to the London Games.
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Why Are Some Olympic Women’s Teams Flying Coach While the Men Fly Business?
Japan’s World Cup-winning women’s soccer team flew to the London Olympics in premium economy class, while their male counterparts in the under-23 team were taken in business. Why?
London 2012: Kate Middleton’s Family Slammed for Cashing In on the Olympics
Lawyers representing the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) have asked the family of the Duchess of Cambridge to amend the web site to their online party business so that it complies with advertising laws …
TIME Cover: Summer Olympics Special
27 Things You Didn’t Know About the Olympics
As you sit down to watch the opening ceremonies with friends, TIME gives you a crib sheet of little-known Olympics facts– from what’s a Fosbury Flop to who the youngest Olympian ever is– to score you the title of Smartest …
Can China’s Hurdler Liu Xiang Avoid Injury and Bring Home Gold?
In 2008, the gold-medal favorite disappointed the home nation when he pulled out of his race with an injury. In London, Liu Xiang is looking for redemption.
London 2012: G4S Chief Admits Olympic Security ‘a Humiliating Shambles’
The embattled head of security firm G4S faced tough questions before Parliament
Which Olympic Uniform Reigns Supreme?
Last week, our editors picked the best, worst, and weirdest of this year’s Olympic uniforms. Now, we want to hear from you. So tell us: which of these outfits do you think deserves fashion gold?
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Water Taxis: A Novel (but Expensive) Alternative to Overcrowded London Trains
There’s just one drawback – a trip across the river is estimated to cost thousands.
Welcome to London 2012: We Apologize for the Delays in Your Journey
Excitement is palpable as the first wave of Olympic athletes descends upon the UK’s capital. But as the Games draw nearer, transport delays are causing a whole new kind of build-up in London commuters: frustration