Swimming at the London 2012 Olympics (405 images)

Rachel Bootsma of the United States begins the Women's 4 X 100M Medley Relay at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 3, 2012 in Stratford, London. The United States' time in the relay was 3:58.88, qualifying them for the final. UPI/Brian Kersey

Swimmers begin the heats in the Men's 1500M Freestyle at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 3, 2012 in Stratford, London. UPI/Brian Kersey

Tyler Clary of the United States celebrates his Gold Medal victory in the Men's 200m Backstroke Finals at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 2, 2012 in London. Clary finished with a time of 1:53.41. UPI/Ron Sachs

Ryan Lochte, United States, and Michael Phelps, United States, compete in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 2, 2012 in London. Lochte won the Silver Medal with a time of 1:54.90 and Phelps won the Gold Medal with a time of 1:54.27. UPI/Ron Sachs