The latest news, medal counts, schedule, photos and videos from the London 2012 Olympic Games.
By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
Black flies hummed around stall 58 at Wagner Range. Fort Benning's pine trees shimmered in the distance as the late-morning temperature pushed 95 degrees with the promise of more from the Georgia summer. Published August 21, 2012
By David Ginsburg - Associated Press
Michael Phelps arrived by water to a ceremony at the Baltimore Inner Harbor honoring eight of Maryland's Olympic heroes. Published September 10, 2012
By Rob Harris - Associated Press
Royal Air Force jets streaked through the sky above Buckingham Palace, leaving a red, white and blue trail of smoke as gold, silver and bronze medals gleamed below. Published September 10, 2012
By Associated Press
Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi of Italy has won the gold medal in the 16-kilometer (10-mile) handcycling time trial at the 2012 London Paralympics. Published September 5, 2012
By Raphael Satter - Associated Press
Partially paralyzed marathon participant Claire Lomas lit the Paralympic cauldron in central London on Friday, one of a slew of events meant to mark the coming of the Paralympic Games across the British capital. Published August 24, 2012
By Lynn Elbert - Associated Press
Olympic champion Gabby Douglas basked in the "Tonight" spotlight and the admiration of fellow guest Michelle Obama, but the teenager already is thinking ahead to 2016. Published August 14, 2012
By Jenny Barchfield - Associated Press
The snuffing-out of the Olympic flame in London on Sunday marked a conclusion for most; but for 2016 host city Rio de Janeiro, it kicked off four years of pregames jitters and a race against the clock to ready this notoriously laid-back beach town for the global sports showcase. Published August 13, 2012
By Paisley Dodds - Associated Press
Basking in post-Olympic glory, Britain succumbed to reality Monday with commuters venturing back to work and Heathrow Airport experiencing one of its busiest days ever. Published August 13, 2012
By Associated Press
Shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk of Belarus became the first athlete to be stripped of a medal at the London Olympics after her gold was withdrawn Monday for doping. Published August 13, 2012
By Paul Haven - Associated Press
With a little British pomp and a lot of British pop, London brought the curtain down on a glorious Olympic Games on Sunday in a spectacular, technicolor pageant of landmarks, lightshows and lots of fun. Published August 12, 2012
By Associated Press
Cael Sanderson spent the past seven years teaching Jake Varner how to be a world champion — and he was there Sunday when Varner joined him as an Olympic gold medalist. Published August 12, 2012
By Howard Fendrich - The Washington Times
Toting his third gold medal of the London Games, Usain Bolt gave a little wave to 80,000 or so of his best friends in the Olympic Stadium stands. Published August 12, 2012
By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
By any measure, the 2012 London Games will be considered a booming success for the United States. Published August 12, 2012
By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times
American women dominated the competition in London, winning 58 of their country's 104 medals. Of the 46 U.S. gold medals, women or women's teams won 29 of them. It's a feat that seems particularly fitting, as June 23 marked the 40th anniversary of Title IX, a piece of legislation that granted more equal access to women and girls in sports. Published August 12, 2012
By Janie McCauley - Associated Press
For all those beach volleyball players who thought Horse Guards Parade transformed itself into the sport's best Olympic venue yet, wait until they arrive on the Brazilian sands of Ipanema Beach in four years. Published August 12, 2012
By Pat Graham - Associated Press
A runner named Kiprotich winning the Olympic marathon? Hardly a surprise. Published August 12, 2012
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
This was no Dream Team. This was reality. Published August 12, 2012
By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press
With a goal in 29 seconds, Mexico extended Brazil's wait for a first Olympic footballgold for at least another four years. Published August 11, 2012
By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press
Expected to dominate, they did. Published August 11, 2012
By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press
Destinee wasn't enough. Published August 11, 2012
By Eddie Pells - Associated Press
By the time Allyson Felix was done doing her part, her third gold medal of the Olympics was all but hanging around her neck. Published August 11, 2012
By John Pye - Associated Press
Mo Farah didn't want to leave anybody in doubt. Published August 11, 2012
By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press
Be it a gold medal or a souvenir from a record relay run, Usain Bolt always gets what he wants at the Olympics. Published August 11, 2012
By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
Swimming, track and field, basketball, women's soccer, Serena Williams and Aly Raisman. They all found their way onto U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Larry Probst's highlight list from the London Games. Published August 11, 2012
By David Bauder - Associated Press
NBC acknowledged some critics Saturday in announcing it changed plans and will stream Sunday's Olympic closing ceremony live online. Published August 11, 2012
By Nancy Armour - Associated Press
They got a personal shout-out from President Barack Obama, partied with a few of the NBA players and actor Tim Robbins and stayed up into the wee hours of the morning celebrating. Published August 10, 2012
By Associated Press
Carmelita Jeter crossed the finish line pointing the baton at the clock showing a world record of 40.82 seconds Friday night as the United States won the women's Olympic 4x100-meter relay for the first time since 1996. Published August 10, 2012
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A year ago, Jordan Burroughs changed his Twitter handle to (at)alliseeisgold. Published August 10, 2012
By Associated Press
Tatyana Lysenko of Russia set an Olympic record to win the hammer throw, an event final that was marred by a technical problem on Friday night. Published August 10, 2012
By Eddie Pells - Associated Press
When it comes to the 4x400-meter Olympic relay, the American men aren't used to being overtaken at the end, the way Angelo Taylor was Friday night. Published August 10, 2012
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
LeBron James turned away from his teammates gathered in the center circle and waved to the fans as if to say: "See you Sunday." Published August 10, 2012
By Sean Lengell
Six Democratic senators announced Friday they have co-sponsored legislation to require the U.S. Olympic team wear American-made uniforms. Published July 13 2012
By Dan Friedell - Special to The Washington Times
About 10 years ago, two pancake breakfasts at Metro 29 Diner — a teal, glass and aluminum comfort-food haven in Arlington — would have set you back about $15. Double that if you're feeding a couple of towering 200-pounders who have just spent the morning rowing from the Key Bridge to Mount Vernon on the Potomac. Published November 22, 2011
By Louise Osborne - Special to The Washington Times
The rioting and looting that shocked Britain two weeks ago are raising questions about whether London is a secure location for next year's Summer Olympics. Published August 22, 2011
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