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That was some Games, that was...
London 2012 has left its indelible mark on the history of sport, no doubt about it. A few minor glitches - those can't be avoided in an event of this scale - but it was embraced by the Brits, lit up by the athletes, and loved by the world. Here are a few reminders of what this extravaganza provided
Best videos
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Defining moments
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Bolt, Phelps, Farah
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SA's Sam happy & sad
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Girl power carries US
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Hoy's tears move Rogge
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Athletic immortality
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Sublime cyclists
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Wonder women
Fifth for Stander, African sweep in marathon
There was no medal finish for SA on Sunday, but at least they finished atop the African table after Kiprotich of Uganda and not Kenya won the men's marathon. As the event winds down, everyone is set to enjoy a spectacular closing ceremony tonight from 9:45pm
Final wrap
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Day 16 - UPDATES
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Stander slips
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Closing ceremony
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Sam's SA highs & lows
Have you heard? Did you see that?
There are so many stories and videos coming from the Games, that you're bound to miss a few good ones. We'll bring this feature around every so often to keep you in touch with 'other' side
Usain needs new goals
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No respect for Lewis - Bolt
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British wrestling 'sucks'
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The big BMX bash
Best of the videos
With so many video moments to choose from, we'll try to make sure you see the best of them right here.
Chad gold
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Men's 4x100m
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Cameron gold
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Rudisha record
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SA rowing gold
Spotlight
That was some Games, that was...
London 2012 has left its indelible mark on the history of sport, no doubt about it. A few minor glitches - those can't be avoided in an event of this scale - but it was embraced by the Brits, lit up by the athletes, and loved by the world. Here are a few reminders of what this extravaganza provided
Related:
Best videos
Defining moments
Bolt, Phelps, Farah
SA's Sam happy & sad
Girl power carries US
Hoy's tears move Rogge
Athletic immortality
Sublime cyclists
Wonder women
Fifth for Stander, African sweep in marathon
There was no medal finish for SA on Sunday, but at least they finished atop the African table after Kiprotich of Uganda and not Kenya won the men's marathon. As the event winds down, everyone is set to enjoy a spectacular closing ceremony tonight from 9:45pm
Related:
Final wrap
Day 16 - UPDATES
Stander slips
Closing ceremony
Sam's SA highs & lows
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The best videos of London 2012
14 Aug -
The 2012 London Olympic Games may have come and gone before you could say the Royal Artillery Barracks, but there's no doubt it left us with memories that will last a lifetime.
SA medal winners score cheques
Kenyans to investigate poor track showing
Bolt sets Olympic Twitter record
Olympic team restored SA pride - Mbalula
2012 Olympics most watched event in US history
Olympic success trumps critics
For US, it's all one big dream team
MORE NEWS >>
The best videos of London 2012
14 Aug -
The 2012 London Olympic Games may have come and gone before you could say the Royal Artillery Barracks, but there's no doubt it left us with memories that will last a lifetime.
SA medal winners score cheques
Rio return unlikely for British women
Olympic team restored SA pride - Mbalula
Semenya hits back at critics
2012 Olympics most watched event in US history
Bolt sets Olympic Twitter record
Olympic success trumps critics
MORE NEWS >>
MORE NEWS >>
Overall Medals
Country
Tot
1
46
29
29
104
2
38
27
23
88
3
29
17
19
65
4
24
26
32
82
5
13
8
7
28
6
11
19
14
44
7
11
11
12
34
8
8
9
11
28
9
8
4
5
17
10
7
16
12
35
FULL MEDALS TABLE >>
African Medals
Country
Tot
23
3
2
1
6
24
3
1
3
7
28
2
4
5
11
45
1
1
1
3
50
1
0
0
1
50
1
0
0
1
58
0
2
0
2
69
0
1
0
1
69
0
1
0
1
79
0
0
1
1
FULL MEDALS TABLE >>
Olympic Views
Mobolaji Akiode
Africa needs to do more than participate
2012/08/27
Despite what the final medal count might show, Africa was represented at the 2012 London Olympics....
Africa needs to prepare now for Rio
2012/08/16
This is, relatively, a deceptive Olympics for Mother Africa. Some African superpowers came out of...
Sunday Oliseh
James Wokabi
Defar back in the zone
2012/08/13
The joy in the mixed zone told it all
Pistorious, Oscars and other awards on the penultimate night
2012/08/13
It was the penultimate night of the athletics schedule in the 2012 Olympic Games and it seems every...
Enee Udo-Obong (Olympic Gold Medalist)
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11 Sep
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10 Sep
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09 Sep
Paralympics: Day Eleven Highlights
10 Sep
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09 Sep
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Abebe
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Full name:
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Sport:
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Birth date:
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Olympic Games:
1964 Tokyo
- Gold marathon
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Sport:
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Birth date:
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Abshero
Full name:
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Sport:
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Birth date:
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Olympic Games:
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Clay
Full name:
Cassius Marcellus Clay jr (Muhammad Ali)
Sport:
Boxing
Birth date:
17 January 1942
Olympic Games:
1960 Rome
- Gold light-heavyweight division
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