London Olympics 2012

Larisa Andreea Iordache of Romania competes in the balance beam during the women's gymnastics qualification in London
Larisa Andreea Iordache of Romania competes in the balance beam during the women's gymnastics qualification in London
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Hungary's Szilagyi competes against Italy's Occhiuzzi during their men's sabre individual gold medal fencing match at the ExCel venue at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Hungary's Szilagyi competes against Italy's Occhiuzzi during their men's sabre individual gold medal fencing match at the ExCel venue at the London 2012 Olympic Games
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India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
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There were huge cheers for the Irish team - and for Usain Bolt, who carried the flag for Jamaica
There were huge cheers for the Irish team - and for Usain Bolt, who carried the flag for Jamaica
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As if by magic, the Queen appeared in the stands at the stadium - part of a crowd of about 80,000 - amid cheer
As if by magic, the Queen appeared in the stands at the stadium - part of a crowd of about 80,000 - amid cheer
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The artistic director, Danny Boyle, pledged a ceremony with a theme of this is for everyone
The artistic director, Danny Boyle, pledged a ceremony with a theme of this is for everyone
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David Beckham took to the Thames with the Olympic Torch, making his way to the stadium by powerboat
David Beckham took to the Thames with the Olympic Torch, making his way to the stadium by powerboat
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and his wife Catherine, and Prince Harry watch the Opening Ceremony
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and his wife Catherine, and Prince Harry watch the Opening Ceremony
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The athletes taking part in the Games - led, as tradition dictates, by the Olympics' spiritual home Greece - made laps of the stadium bearing their nations's flags
The athletes taking part in the Games - led, as tradition dictates, by the Olympics' spiritual home Greece - made laps of the stadium bearing their nations's flags
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Red Arrows perform flypast over Olympic Stadium
Red Arrows perform flypast over Olympic Stadium
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Cyclist Bradley Wiggins, wearing a yellow jersey, rang the largest harmonically tuned bell in the world to start the show
Cyclist Bradley Wiggins, wearing a yellow jersey, rang the largest harmonically tuned bell in the world to start the show
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India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
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The three-hour spectacle, a quirky take on UK life, was viewed by TV audiences around the globe
The three-hour spectacle, a quirky take on UK life, was viewed by TV audiences around the globe
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Jamaica's flag bearer Usain Bolt holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
Jamaica's flag bearer Usain Bolt holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
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Athletes of participating countries stand in the middle of the Olympic Stadium after the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Athletes of participating countries stand in the middle of the Olympic Stadium after the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
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Athletes take their places in the Olympic Stadium during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Athletes take their places in the Olympic Stadium during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
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Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics Games at the Olympic Stadium in London
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics Games at the Olympic Stadium in London
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The Olympic rings hang on London's Tower Bridge as a speedboat driven by Britain's David Beckham and carrying the Olympic torch prepares to mark the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games
The Olympic rings hang on London's Tower Bridge as a speedboat driven by Britain's David Beckham and carrying the Olympic torch prepares to mark the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games
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India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
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