Review: London 2012 Olympics
4 stars
Despite the controversy about the American uniforms being made in China, the U.S. flag managed to wave proudly at the games. Michael Phelps ended his swimming career as the most decorated Olympian of all time, with 22 medals total. Swimmer Missy Franklin was on her way to following Phelps’ footsteps, with four gold medals and one bronze along with two world records in her first Games. The “Fierce Five” won their first women’s gymnastics team gold since the 1996 games. Gabby Douglas became the first American gymnast to win gold on both the individual and team all-around events at the same Olympic games. For the first time ever in women’s beach volleyball, the United States already had claimed victory before the gold medal match. The competition for gold went down between the two undefeated USA teams. The United States won the most medals at the 2012 Olympics, bringing home 104 total medals: 46 gold, 29 silver and 29 bronze.
