Few Olympic sports have such a wide spectrum of countries competing and medaling as Judo. Even Japan, which used to maintain a death grip on the top ranks of judo, must battle with a United Nations’ rainbow of worthy competitors.
Comeback Kid: U.S. Gymnast Danell Leyva Wins Bronze in All-Around
Leyva leaps from 19th place to earn bronze with a dazzling high bars routine
Great Britain’s First Two Golds: The Host Nation Comes to the Party
Much as with the iconic red buses that pass through London, you wait ages for a Great Britain gold medal and then two come along at once. And for that welcome sight, a nation’s grateful thanks will forever go to a talented trio.
The Fab Five Win Gold: Highlights from the Gymnastics Team Final
The U.S. women’s gymnastic team, led by Gabby Douglas and Jordyn Wieber, bring home gold from the 2012 London Olympic Games — the first Olympic title in women’s gymnastics since 1996. TIME showcases some highlights from the Fab …
Mayor on Wire: Boris Johnson’s London Hangup Is Comedy Gold
After Mayor Boris Johnson got stuck on a zip wire, Twitter has been inundated with images of him superimposed onto various London landmarks
Ugly Americans? Loud Beach Volleyball Shorts Give Loudmouth an Olympic Spike
Yes, there are ugly Americans in London. They’re playing beach volleyball, wearing shorts from Loudmouth – and helping the brand cash in
London Statues Wear Couture Hats for Olympics
In London‘s famed Trafalgar Square, the pigeons are pecking, tourists are clicking, and atop Nelson’s column, the Admiral is wearing a couture hat. Lord Nelson’s new accessory — a 5-foot Union Jack-themed bicorn — is just one …
The Un-Olympic Spirit: Eight Badminton Players Disqualified After Attempting to Throw Their Matches
The Badminton World Federation has ruled to disqualify four women’s doubles teams amid accusations of manipulating the tournament.
British Rowing Duo Strike Olympic Gold
Helen Glover and Heather Stanning ended a nation’s gold medal drought by cruising to victory Wednesday in the women’s pair rowing event.
The Orbit Towers Over the London Olympics
Have you been wondering about that spiralling red sculpture in the Olympic Park? Here’s everything you need to know about Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond’s unique piece of art