Heading into the 2012 London Olympics, much of the focus on the United States swimming team was on the head-to-head battle between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. On Monday, however, it was the other ...

From eerie fairytale inspired routines to over the top outfits and makeup, TIME presents the best pictures of the glamorous yet misunderstood sport of synchronized swimming at the 2012 London Olympics ...

Australia's swimmers won just one gold, six silver and three bronze in London, their lowest tally in the pool since Barcelona 1992, and were without an individual gold medalist for the first time ...

The London Olympics had its moments over the last 15 days when billions of users watched around the world—moments that would not only define this edition but also change the lives of many athletes who ...

Laure Manaudou, one of the most high-profile swimmers in France, qualified for London 2012 in both the 100 and 200 metres backstroke events despite the fact she is better known as a freestyle ...

Michael Phelps celebrates with Peter Vanderkaay and Ryan Lochte after winning the gold medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Anja Niedringhaus/AP Photo Led ...