Updated: Aug. 5, 2012 at 9:38 AM

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.

Fans of Great Britain cheer during in the Men's 200M Breaststroke Final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 1, 2012 in Stratford, London. UPI/Brian Kersey

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Scott Weltz of the United States swims in the Men's 200M Breaststroke Final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 1, 2012 in Stratford, London. Weltz did not medal in the event, finishing fifth with a time of 2:09.02 in the final. UPI/Brian Kersey

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Ryo Tateishi of Japan reacts reacts after winning a Bronze Medal in the Men's 200M Breaststroke Final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 1, 2012 in Stratford, London. Tateishi finished with a time of 2:08.29 in the event. UPI/Brian Kersey

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Daniel Gyurta of Hungary swims in the Men's 200M Breaststroke Final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 1, 2012 in Stratford, London. Gyurta won Gold with a world-record time of 2:07.28 in the final. UPI/Brian Kersey

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