IN PICS: The Best of Beijing

Higher, faster, stronger - but don't forget to smile.

The fanatics

There are always those who take fandom that step too far. Best Olympic babes | Greatest Olympians | Silliest Olympians

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From Cuba to North Korea - the best Olympics fan pictures.

Will London live up to its promises for 2012 despite budgetary concerns?

From Hoy to Ohuruogu, we rewind Team GB's best Olympic performance in 100 years.

Thought 19 gold medals at Beijing was a super effort? Here’s why we'll do even better in London.

See where Michael Phelps stands amongst our greatest ever Olympians.

Featuring Boris Johnson, Leona Lewis, Jimmy Page and David Beckham.

Relive all the bang and bling of the greatest show on Earth.