london olympics

Rio 2016: Olympic flag arrives in Brazil

The official Olympic flag has arrived in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, the host city of 2016 Games.…

12 years ago

Michael Phelps ends career by winning his 18th Olympic title and 22nd medal overall

An era of unprecedented sporting domination came to an end at the London Olympics today, with a stunning victory for…

12 years ago

Serena Williams wins first singles Olympic gold after beating Maria Sharapova

US champion Serena Williams couldn't hide her glee after storming to Olympic victory against Russia's Maria Sharapova and celebrated with…

12 years ago

London Olympics Opening Ceremony: young athletes light Olympic flame

Queen Elizabeth II has declared the London Olympics officially open, before seven young athletes were given the honor of lighting…

12 years ago

London Olympics ceremony pre-show begins with Red Arrows fly-past

Thousands of people awaits the spectacular opening of the London Games, as a fly-past by the Red Arrows marked the…

12 years ago

London Olympics opening ceremony programme

London Olympics opening ceremony is just hours away after seven years of preparations. The three-hour spectacle in the Olympic Stadium…

12 years ago

Olympics 2012: UK border staff to strike ahead of London Games

Thousands of UK border staff (Home Office) will strike the day before London Olympics open, the Public and Commercial Services…

12 years ago

Olympics 2012: US Ralph Lauren uniforms made in China spark outrage

A new scandal has broken after the news the US athletes at the forthcoming London Olympics will wear stylish uniforms…

12 years ago