You'll discover everything about the greatest sporting spectacle on earth through our comprehensive coverage of Olympic history, legendary British and international athletes, all Olympic sports, and the inspiring Paralympic Games. About Olympics is here to help.
Greatest British Olympic Sprinters
Allan Wells won Britain's 100m Olympic gold in 1980 with a photo finish against Cuba's Silvio Leonard, despite the boycott-affected Games.
Greatest British Olympics Decathletes
Daley Thompson won Olympic gold twice and set four world records to become the greatest decathlete in British history.
Greatest British Olympic Hurdlers
David Hemery's dominant 1968 Olympic victory in the 400m hurdles, where he smashed the world record by nearly a second and proved American predictions wrong.
Funding the 2012 Games
The London 2012 Olympics budget nearly quadrupled from initial estimates, ballooning from £2.4 billion to £9.3 billion before the games began.
The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad
A four-year cultural programme running alongside London 2012 aimed to celebrate UK arts and creativity while engaging communities nationwide.
The London 2012 Venues
London 2012 will use the Olympic Stadium plus dozens of other venues across the city, from the wave-roofed Aquatics Centre to the temporary Basketball Arena.
Legacy of 2012 Games
How the 2012 London Olympics transformed east London's Lower Lea Valley into parkland and green space for the future.
London 2012 Sustainability Plans
London 2012 commits to the first sustainable Olympics by cutting emissions, eliminating landfill waste, protecting wildlife and promoting healthier communities.
The London 2012 Ceremonies
How London showcased itself at the Beijing 2008 closing ceremonies to prepare for hosting the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
Safety at the 2012 Games
How London 2012 planned to keep nine million spectators safe across 55 Olympic and Paralympic venues.
James DeGale: The Middleweight Title Holder
James DeGale overcame the odds to win gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics despite a history of underperforming on big stages.
Christine Ohuruogu Picks Up Gold in Beijing
Christine Ohuruogu won Britain's only track and field gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics just months after her lifetime Olympic ban was overturned.
Winning Cyclist: Nicole Cooke
Nicole Cooke's gutsy victory in the 2008 Beijing women's cycling race sparked Britain's best Olympic performance in a century.