The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, will take place in London, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012.
London Mayor, Boris Johnson, says the future for East London is bright, following the launch of plans for the Olympic site at Stratford.
Watch an amazing animation of the Olympic site including 80,000 seater stadium and how it should look like in 2012.
Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell has said the Summer Games will benefit the whole of the UK.
Sports stars and bands entertain thousands in London as the countdown to 2012 begins
The Team GB Olympic sailing trio are presented with OBEs and a MBE at Buckingham Palace
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