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Best of 2012: See All Our London Olympics Coverage

This year, all eyes were on London for the 2012 Summer Olympics as we followed the athletes, the Games, the ceremonies, and — of course — Britain's royal family. We covered the Olympics throughout 2012, bringing you in-depth stories and videos and plenty of eye candy along the way. (Hello, Ryan Lochte!) As the world tuned in to watch fierce competition, the Games put inspiring female athletes like Gabby Douglas, Missy Franklin, and runner Carmelita Jeter into the American spotlight. With appearances from Michelle Obama, the Spice Girls, and Queen Elizabeth herself, it was an epic Summer filled with fascinating headlines. Read on to relive the entire 2012 Olympics with all of our coverage of the Games!

The Games saw some rule changes as athletes were no longer required to play in their bikinis.
The UK showed its colors in preparation for the Olympics.
We came up with some fun London date ideas for your Summer trip across the pond.
Learn more about virgin Olympian Lolo Jones.
Test your knowledge of British slang with our quiz.
We came up with ways to add a bit o' Brit to your wedding day.
We gave you the scoop on sex at the Olympic Village.
Michelle Obama showed some love for Team USA basketball.
Spirits were high as the opening ceremony kicked off the London Games.
America, the beautiful — and shirtless: there were lots of sexy Olympic swimmers to root for.
Mirror, mirror on the wall — who was the hottest swimmer of them all?
We charted the wins for women at the 2012 Olympics.
On the occasion of Ryan Lochte's birthday, we got to know the Lochtenator.
What about Team USA's significant others? We gave you the latest on the ones to watch.
Check out the Games' golden boys — the hottest Olympians competing in London.
Look back at yesteryear's images of women athletes in these sporty vintage ads.
Gabby Douglas talked about her hair, her single mom, and making history.
Britain's royal family joined in the Olympic fun — see all the pictures.
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