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Olympics 2012: Memorable moments

Published 10:27 AM EDT, Sun August 12, 2012
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For Ian Thorpe, watching the reaction from Bert Le Clos after his son beat Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian ever, was "one of those moments that you can't help but love." Thorpe says: "This big, burly South African man -- who looked quite frightening -- crying, tears rolling down his face, screaming at the camera: "It's my beautiful boy."
Memorable moments -- Ian Thorpe —
For Ian Thorpe, watching the reaction from Bert Le Clos after his son beat Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian ever, was "one of those moments that you can't help but love." Thorpe says: "This big, burly South African man -- who looked quite frightening -- crying, tears rolling down his face, screaming at the camera: "It's my beautiful boy."
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While many Olympians would choose the moment they won a medal, swimmer Nathan Adrian loved being part of the team that help fellow U.S. athlete Phelps get his final career gold: "My most memorable was going to be finishing up the relay with Michael that last night. The last swim of the meet, the last one of Michael's career. It's pretty fun to be a part of that."
Memorable moments -- Nathan Adrian —
While many Olympians would choose the moment they won a medal, swimmer Nathan Adrian loved being part of the team that help fellow U.S. athlete Phelps get his final career gold: "My most memorable was going to be finishing up the relay with Michael that last night. The last swim of the meet, the last one of Michael's career. It's pretty fun to be a part of that."
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"For me the Olympics always provides an opportunity for people who we expect to win... and the athletes who come onto the stage that no one expects," says Max Seigal. "Galen Rupp's performance in the 10,000 meters was one of those memories." Galen Rupp would finish hot on the heels of his friend and training partner, Team GB's Mohamed Farah, pictured here looking back at the U.S. athlete coming in second.
Memorable moments -- Max Seigal —
"For me the Olympics always provides an opportunity for people who we expect to win... and the athletes who come onto the stage that no one expects," says Max Seigal. "Galen Rupp's performance in the 10,000 meters was one of those memories." Galen Rupp would finish hot on the heels of his friend and training partner, Team GB's Mohamed Farah, pictured here looking back at the U.S. athlete coming in second.
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For Russian athlete Elena Isinbaeva, her most memorable Olympic moment was a personal one. She reflects on her women's pole vault win: "Of course I will remember my bronze medal from the London Olympic Games. It was hard to win this medal, it was really hard."
Memorable moments -- Elena Isinbaeva —
For Russian athlete Elena Isinbaeva, her most memorable Olympic moment was a personal one. She reflects on her women's pole vault win: "Of course I will remember my bronze medal from the London Olympic Games. It was hard to win this medal, it was really hard."
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Linford Christie's highlight is probably a fan favorite too: "My most memorable moment, of course, is when Usain Bolt came out to get his medal after the 100m, and the entire place just lit up," he says. "The roar of the crowd was ear-piercing. It was just wonderful, I was really glad I was there."
Memorable moments -- Linford Christie —
Linford Christie's highlight is probably a fan favorite too: "My most memorable moment, of course, is when Usain Bolt came out to get his medal after the 100m, and the entire place just lit up," he says. "The roar of the crowd was ear-piercing. It was just wonderful, I was really glad I was there."
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U.S. gymnast Ali Raisman was proud of her gymnastics perfomance during the London Games. While she received a bronze medal in artistic gymnastics, seen here, she also won in other events. "I guess winning two gold medals and then that really exciting feeling of getting the bronze medal, like seeing that up on the score board was really cool," she gushed to CNN.
Memorable moments -- Ali Raisman —
U.S. gymnast Ali Raisman was proud of her gymnastics perfomance during the London Games. While she received a bronze medal in artistic gymnastics, seen here, she also won in other events. "I guess winning two gold medals and then that really exciting feeling of getting the bronze medal, like seeing that up on the score board was really cool," she gushed to CNN.
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For Dan O'Brien, former U.S. American decathlete, Great Britain's Mo Farah winning the men's 10,000m is his most memorable moment of London 2012. "Mo Farah coming around the turn and Galen Rupp right on his heels. It brought me to my feet... It got me up on my feet and I was screaming."
Memorable moments -- Dan O'Brien —
For Dan O'Brien, former U.S. American decathlete, Great Britain's Mo Farah winning the men's 10,000m is his most memorable moment of London 2012. "Mo Farah coming around the turn and Galen Rupp right on his heels. It brought me to my feet... It got me up on my feet and I was screaming."
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Ricky Berens' olympic moment was getting his gold with U.S. swimmers Ryan Lochte, Conor Dwyer and Michael Phelps for the 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay. Here Lochte, Dwyer and Berens react to their win.
Memorable moments -- Ricky Berens —
Ricky Berens' olympic moment was getting his gold with U.S. swimmers Ryan Lochte, Conor Dwyer and Michael Phelps for the 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay. Here Lochte, Dwyer and Berens react to their win.
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