The double double and other majestic moments from London 2012 Games

Jamaica celebrates a 1,2,3 result in the 200 metres.

Usain Bolt lords it over the stadium, having powered through the barriers of history as the first man ever to successfully defend both Olympic sprint titles.

Warren Weir (left) scored bronze while Yohan Blake took silver

The mood of jubilation spread to Jamaica House, a pop up 'embassy' set up for the 50th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK

It's not only the island nation that was enthused.

Prince Christian of Denmark pays his own tribute, copying the 6ft 5in athlete's distinctive celebratory pose 

Sir Chris Hoy breaks down during the National Anthem.

The titan on two wheels won his sixth Olympic gold, smashing the record previously held by Sir Steve Redgrave

His silver medal-winning colleague Victoria Pendleton shares a moment with fiancé Scott Garner.

Their love blossomed in controversial circumstances because he was Team GB's cycling coach and relationships between staff and athletes are frowned upon

Another British heroine Jessica Ennis exemplifies why these have been called the Crying Games.

She was overcome with emotion, after leading the field in the heptathlon

Ten-thousand-metre hero Mo Farah is rewarded with a kiss from his wife Tania Nell

Princess Anne's pride in her daughter equestrian Zara Phillips shines through at the medal ceremony for the eventing competition

The American women's Eight mark their victory in the time honoured manner by tossing their cox Mary Whipple into the water

Tearful 11-year-old Master Caplain reflects the mood of the nation as he envelops Andy Murray in a tight hug after the Scotsman's gold medal win at Wimbledon

King of the road Bradley Wiggins takes his place on the throne after following up his Tour de France victory with a repeat performance at the Olympics

Before the first medal had been claimed, Sir Chris led Team GB out on the world stage at Danny Boyle's spectacular opening ceremony

Kenya's Ezekiel Kemboi drops to the floor in jubilation after winning the Men's 3000m steeplechase final

Gabby Douglas puts in the performance of her life on the beam during the artistic gymnastics women's individual all-around final.

She won the event, becoming the first African-American to take Olympic gold in gymnastics

Princess Charlene of Monaco couldn't hide her euphoria as she watched South African Chad le Clos beat the formidable Michael Phelps in the men's 200m butterfly

A patriotic fan shows his support for Team GB

The Queen becomes the first royal Bond girl during her surprising turn in the opening ceremony

Not even the presence of David Beckham could distract loved-up cyclists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny from canoodling at the women's volleyball