Home
News
All
By Sport
South Africa
Schedules & Results
Medals
Video
Live
Highlights
Sports
Countries
Featured
Africa
Athletes
Featured
Legends
Venues
Index
London Town
Interesting facts
History
Olympic Legends
Olympic controversies
Inspiring moments
Swimming Legends
Football memories
Athletics memories
Olympic Torch
Previous Games
Beijing 2008
Athens 2004
Sydney 2000
Atlanta 1996
Barcelona 1992
Seoul 1988
Los Angeles 1984
SS Home
Photos
2012 London Olympics - Day 1
Cameron van der Burg record
Cameron van der Burgh smashed the South African, African and Olympic records in the semifinals of the 100m breaststroke on Saturday night, touching the wall first in a time of 58.83 seconds.
Cameron van der Burgh
Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa on the starting block as he competes in heat four of the men's 100m breaststroke.
Sun Yang
Sun Yang became the first male swimmer from China to win an Olympic gold medal when he powered to victory in the 400m freestyle.
Japanese fans
Young Japaesen fans show their support during the Women's Football first round Group F Match between Japan and Sweden at City of Coventry Stadium.
Alexander Peternell
Alexander Peternell of South Africa on ASIH (WBD/Gelding/1995/Daimler) during the Equestrian Eventing Individual Dressage at Greenwich Park.
Alexandre Vinokourov
Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazakhstan claimed an unexpected but deserved win in the men's Olympic road race on Saturday, wrecking Mark Cavendish's hopes of delivering a first gold of the Games for the hosts.
Peleton
The peloton crosses the finish line during the men's Road Race.
Darryl Impey
South Africa's Darryl Impey finished 40th in the men's cycling road race.
Ayabonga Sonjica
South Africa's Ayabonga Sonjica (in red) was eliminated by Detelin Dalakliev of Bulgaria in the opening round of the bantamweight (56kg) division.
Freedom Chiya
Freedom Chiya of South Africa dives for the ball against the United States during a men's Beach Volleyball Preliminary Round match. Chiya and and Grant Goldschmidt lost 2-0 to the American duo of Jacob Gibb and Sean Rosenthal.
Roger Federer
Wimbledon champion Roger Federer advanced to the second roundafter a hard-fought victory over Colombia's Alejandro Falla.
Rowing
General view of rowers competing in the men's Lightweight Four Heat 1 at Eton Dorney.
Tweet
Back to Galleries >>
What's On Your Mind
