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Flames rise and join elegantly together to form the caldron while fireworks erupted over Olympic Stadium to music from Pink Floyd during the opening ceremony Friday.

With royalty and rock, Britain ushers in Olympics on midsummer’s night

April 30, 2016 at 10:39 p.m.

With royalty and rock, Britain ushers in Olympics on midsummer's night

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Missy Franklin of the United States of America swims backstroke during a training session ahead of the London Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre in Olympic Park on July 26, 2012 in London, England.

At long last, London Olympics are here for Regis Jesuit’s Missy Franklin

April 30, 2016 at 7:17 p.m.

At long last, London Olympics are here for Regis Jesuit's Missy Franklin

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Andy Schleck likely to race Colorado’s Cycling Challenge

July 27, 2012 at 5:08 a.m.

Andy Schleck likely to race Colorado's Cycling Challenge

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Britons debate whether $13 billion cost of Olympics will bring profit

May 1, 2016 at 9:19 a.m.

Britons debate whether $13 billion cost of Olympics will bring profit

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Boulder cycling makes a mark on Olympics competition

July 26, 2012 at 2:45 p.m.

Boulder cycling makes a mark on Olympics competition

The presence of patrol units on the streets of London and around Olympic venues have calmed fears as Friday's opening ceremony approaches.

Troops beef up security at London Olympics after “catalog of disasters”

May 1, 2016 at 4:20 a.m.

Troops beef up security at London Olympics after "catalog of disasters"

Olympian Taylor Ritzel, left, is a Douglas County High alum and a world champion in rowing. Photo courtesy Allison Frederick, U.S. Rowing

Olympic rower Taylor Ritzel always has memory of her mom in her boat

April 30, 2016 at 9:35 p.m.

Olympic rower Taylor Ritzel always has memory of her mom in her boat

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London, for now, gets a break from the rain

July 24, 2012 at 3:22 p.m.

London, for now, gets a break from the rain

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - AUGUST 22: Tejay Van Garderen (L) of the USA riding for Team HTC-Highroad is presented with the best young rider jersey by race CEO Shawn Hunter (R) after riding to eighth place in the Prologue of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on August 22, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

USA Pro Cycling Challenge CEO reaps creative ideas from Tour de France

May 1, 2016 at 5:46 a.m.

USA Pro Cycling Challenge CEO reaps creative ideas from Tour de France

LANAKEN, BELGIUM - JUNE 28: Team Garmin Sharp lead by Johan Vansummeren (L) of Belgium and Christian Vande Velde (R) of the USA take a training ride in preperation for the Tour de France on June 28, 2012 in Lanaken, Belgium.

Team Garmin-Sharp glad it’s over; Bradley Wiggins wins Tour de France

May 3, 2016 at 8:43 p.m.

Team Garmin-Sharp glad it's over; Bradley Wiggins wins Tour de France