thrivin:

FAB 5 // McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross, Alexandra Raisman, Gabrielle Douglas and Jordyn Wieber bite on their Gold Medals after winning 2012 London Games Gymnastics

oxblood:

I hate to be one of those people about the Olympics, but these girls killed it.

SPARKLE BABIES

glimmering:

moment of silence for the people who are competing in the olympics while on their period

also:

- people competing while pregnant

- people competing while observing Ramadan

aaaaaaaaa and it’s JULY and just, people, you are all amazing

I thought the best part would be Branagh being so self-satisfied with his cigar.  Then I thought it would be the Queen being such a good sport.  But THIS was the actual best part of opening ceremonies.

morgan-leigh:

Independent Olympic Athletes at the London Olympics 2012

Clearly, these people are enjoying themselves more than ALL OF THE OTHER ATHLETES COMBINED.

oh my gosh they were so adorably enthusiastic AND NOT JUST FILMING THE CROWD ON THEIR PHONES

London Olympics 2012 flame

chills