Heading into the 2012 London Olympics, much of the focus on the United States swimming team was on the head-to-head battle between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. On Monday, however, it was the other ...

United States' Missy Franklin poses with her gold medal after her win in the women's 200-meter freestyle swimming semifinal at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics ...

From eerie fairytale inspired routines to over the top outfits and makeup, TIME presents the best pictures of the glamorous yet misunderstood sport of synchronized swimming at the 2012 London Olympics ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 4, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 4, 2012, swimming in what was hailed as the ...

The London Olympics had its moments over the last 15 days when billions of users watched around the world—moments that would not only define this edition but also change the lives of many athletes who ...

Katie Ledecky is no stranger to the Olympic stage. The 27-year-old swimmer has been a household name since she burst onto the scene 12 years ago in London. The 2012 Olympics were Ledecky's opening act ...

Britain may end up being the most popular vacation destination this summer, and there’s no bigger event happening in the U.K. this year than the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. While it’s still months ...

Katie Ledecky is a household name. Her career résumé — 14 Olympic medals, including nine gold, 21 World Championships medals, 16 world records, and 37 American records — has not only solidified her as ...