Stars of 2012 London Olympic Games

Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, David Rudisha, Serena Williams, Sir Chris Hoy, Lin Dan and Meseret Defer were the stars who added to their legend; while youngsters like Missy Franklin, Ye Shiwen, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Gabrielle Douglas and Yang Sun made a splash.

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Michael Phelps: The now retired American swimmer was already a legend before the London Olympic Games, and though Phelps had a slow start by his standards, he was quick to recapture his best form and win six medals - four gold and two silver - to end his career with 22 Olympic medals. Phelps is now not only the most decorated Olympian of all time, but also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (18, double that of the next highest ... more
Michael Phelps: The now retired American swimmer was already a legend before the London Olympic Games, and though Phelps had a slow start by his standards, he was quick to recapture his best form and win six medals - four gold and two silver - to end his career with 22 Olympic medals. Phelps is now not only the most decorated Olympian of all time, but also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (18, double that of the next highest record holders), Olympic gold medals in individual events (11), and Olympic medals in individual events for a male (13). To add to this impressive list, Phelps won the 200 metre individual medley at the London Games, and this made him the first male swimmer to win the same event in three consecutive Olympics. less