[REAL VERSION] London 2012

REAL VERSION

Full coverage on NBC through August 12

Dramatic Photos: A Look Back at London 2012

U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas won gold medals in both the individual and team all-around competitions. Click to see more inspiring photos from the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games.

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Dramatic Photos: A Look Back at London 2012

Take a look back at the most dramatic photos of the world's greatest athletes as they compete in the 2012 London Games.

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