Heading into the 2012 London Olympics, much of the focus on the United States swimming team was on the head-to-head battle between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. On Monday, however, it was the other ...

From eerie fairytale inspired routines to over the top outfits and makeup, TIME presents the best pictures of the glamorous yet misunderstood sport of synchronized swimming at the 2012 London Olympics ...

The London Olympics had its moments over the last 15 days when billions of users watched around the world—moments that would not only define this edition but also change the lives of many athletes who ...

The London 2012 Olympic Games are under way with a raft of medals up for grabs each day while drama and controversy are never far away. (For complete coverage on the ...

Sir Craig Reedie, who served as chair of the British Olympic Association and was crucial in London being awarded the 2012 ...

- Natalie Cook, gold medallist at Sydney in 2000, defends bikinis in beach volleyball. "It's hard to know just how well it will turn out ... There are a few things that were disconcerting." - Visiting ...