Daily Timelapse: Olympic London by Simon Kearns

Olympic Heartbreak for China’s Liu Xiang in 110m Hurdles (Video)

China’s Liu Xiang won gold in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympics, but he ran his most inspiring race Tuesday morning in London. Xiang worked hard to get back to the Olympics after Achilles tendon injury that robbed him of the 2008 games, just moments before he was about to compete. It was [...]

Usain Bolt Stops Interview to Honor U.S. National Anthem (Video)

Usain Bolt stops an interview with a Spanish TVE reporter in deference to the U.S. national anthem being played for Sanya Richards-Ross medal ceremony. So, not only is he the fastest man on the planet, but he knows how to show respect for other athletes. How can you not love the guy?

The Olympic Screwdriver Relay (Video)

A funny ad for Canadian home improvement store Rona.

Love Sport Love Fencing (Video)

A hilarious animated short about fencing, directed by Grant Orchard from Studio AKA.

Maru Olympics (Video)

Maru jumps and flips like an Olympic star.

U.S. Gymnast Aly Raisman’s Parents Reaction to Her Bar Routine (Video)

Parents of U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman had a very funny reaction to their daughter’s bar routine during the team qualifiers in London. I mean, any mom and dad must be nervous watching their child compete at the Olympics, but look at all that squirming:

Mr. Bean at the Olympics Opening Ceremony (Video)

Rowan Atkinson as Mr Bean totally owned the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony.

The Olympic Banana Torch Runner (Video)

A guy named Omar runs with The Olympic Banana in front of the people waiting for the London 2012 Olympic torch’s arrival in Guildford, England.

Crazy Gymnast Cat (Video)

A cat using a chair to prepare for the high bar event at the Olympics.