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Swimming at the London 2012 Olympics (405 images)

Michael Phelps swims for Olympic history, teammate Ryan Lochte tries to steal his thunder, and a star is born in teen phenom Missy Franklin at the Aquatic Center.



Michael Phelps of the United States (L) reacts after the Men's 100M Butterfly Final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 3, 2012 in Stratford, London. Phelps won Gold with a time of 51.21 in the final. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Elizabeth Beisel of the United States (R) hugs teammate Missy Franklin of the United States after Franklin won Gold and Beisel Bronze in the Women's 200M Backstroke Final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 3, 2012 in Stratford, London. Franklin won Gold with a world-record time of 2:04.06 while Beisel took the Silver with a time of 2:06.55 in the event. UPI/Brian Kersey
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USA's Missy Franklin blows a kiss to the crowd with her gold medal in the Women's 200M Backstroke Final at the Aquatics Center during the London 2012 Summer Olympics in Stratford, London on August 3, 2012. UPI/Pat Benic
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Michael Phelps of the United States reacts after the Men's 100M Butterfly Final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 3, 2012 in Stratford, London. Phelps won Gold with a time of 51.21 in the final. UPI/Brian Kersey
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