Bye, Britain! We already miss you.

The American swimmers represent the best (Phelps, l) and worst (Lochte, secondto r) of what America had to offer at these games.

"Her Majesty thanks you for attending the 2012 Olympics and requests you pleaseexit the country in a swift fashion so that we may go back to business asusual."

Usain Bolt left no doubt in the last leg of the 4x100 meter.

No matter how much they were promoted, U.S. stars like Hope Solo, Ryan Lochteand Serena Williams could not live up to Usain Bolt's greatness.

Michael Phelps

Usain Bolt managed to blow away the other fastest man in the world — again. Evenin the shortest race, Bolt leaves no doubt.

Douglas's journey to the Olympics, epitomizes hard work, persistence andsacrifice.

Following in a long list of Olympic winners, Gabby Douglas now graces the box ofKellogg's Corn Flakes.

Allyson Felix

Michael Phelps

Ryan Lochte

Bryshon Nellum

Stella McCartney' uniforms for the team from Great Britain has also drawn somebars

Ralph Lauren designs for Team USA's opening ceremony attire have drawn flack forlooking too French and being made in China.

The outfits for the Italian team by Giorgio Armani are a bit austere.

Jamaican sprinter (and world's fastest man) Usain Bolt and hurdler ShevonStoddard in Jamaican Olympics team gear by Cedella Marley and Puma

Saul Craviotto of Spain tweeted this pic.

Jonathan Horton

Hope Solo, from left, Ryan Lochte and Serena Williams

Opening ceremonies at 1896 Athens games

Team parallel bar event 1896

1896rope climb

Tug of war 1904

An Olympian demonstrating the proper plunge for distance position