London 2012 roundup for the week: everything you need to know — and some things you don’t:
OK Great Britain. Let’s rock! #olympicceremony #theempirestrikesback
— Elizabeth Windsor (@Queen_UK) July 27, 2012
Articles:
Welcome To The *Lodnon Oimplycs*
Finally A Chance To Shine: Libya’s First Olympics Without Gaddafi
Olympic Biz – Why London Is Rolling Out Red Carpet For China
Fearing Doping Tests, China Has Banned All “Foreign” Food For Olympic Athletes
World’s Biggest Online Community Hoping to Cash in on the Olympics
McDonald’s sponsoring the Olympics is like Jack Daniels sponsoring the prom.
— God (@TheTweetOfGod) July 28, 2012
Crunch It:
Olympics: Bad Badminton And Crashing Cyclists, Is That Strategy Or Cheating?
New Zealand Olympics Athlete Says He’s No Pimp
Former U.S. Team Member Answers Vital Question: Do Olympic Swimmers Pee In The Pool?
Eight Badminton Players Disqualified For Throwing Games
Olympic Horses: Most Pampered Athletes In The Olympic Games
Sour Grapes? China Swimming Prodigy Raises Red Flags
Bed Bugs Invade London Just In Time For The Olympics
London 2012 Gets No Medals For Its Dreadful Marketing
Oh No They Didn’t: First Day Of Olympic Events, First Major Diplomatic Gaffe
Perils Of Olympic Tweeting: Greek Athlete Kicked Off Team For Racism
The World’s Most Famous Street Artist Banksy Takes On The Olympics
French Paralympic Athlete Gets Stolen Arm Back
Congrats to Michael Phelps for breaking the all-time Olympic medal record. You’ve made your country proud. -bo
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 1, 2012
Thank you Mr. President!! It’s an honor representing the #USA !! The best country in the world!! RT @barackobama: … tmi.me/ux7k2
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) August 1, 2012
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