Slideshows and Photos Across the Internet Are Commemorating the Event
Nielsen Ratings reported that nearly 220 million Americans tuned in to the Olympics — making it the most watched event in US TV history.
The photo that gold medal winner Jordan Burroughs tweeted on Saturday is being talked about as the image that is worth more than a thousand words — a picture of him and Sadegh Goudarzi, the Iranian wrestler Burroughs beat to take the gold, hugging each other.
Then there’s Michael Phelps, who has won a mind-boggling and record-setting 22 medals — 18 of which are gold. In fact, if he were a country, he would land in the top 60 countries with the most medals, while on the list of most gold medals he would be at #36!
Photo from “With One Last Gold, Phelps Caps Career That Inspired a Generation” The New York Times
London prides itself on its pomp and circumstance — and the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics were no exception, as can be seen by the extraordinary fireworks display during the finale.
Photo from “Top Photos” on London2012.com
It’s been called “Morgan’s Miracle” — after the US womens soccer player Abby Wambach took the game against Canada into overtime, Alex Morgan scored the winning goal with just 30 seconds to spare. Three days later, the team defeated Japan and took the gold.
Photo from “Fresh Faces: U.S. Soccer Star Alex Morgan” on NBCOlympics.com
And of course, this year’s Olympics was also about watching the watchers — the newly minted Duke and Duchess of Cambridge most particularly.
Photo from “Where Are The Royals Today?” On NBCOlympics.com
For more fantastic images and stories, check out these sites:
- London 2012 Pictures of the Day on The New York Times
- Stunning Images From London Olympics Finale on Huffington Post
- Olympic Slideshows on NBCOlympics.com
- Photos and Galleries on London2012.com
- London 2012 on Olympic.org
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