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Guess who had a front row seat – sort of- at last night’s (July 27) opening ceremonies at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London? Keith Urban, that’s who.

Thanks to South Korean archer Im Dong-hyun the first world record and the first moving human interest story of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London has come before the Games of the XXX Olympiad have even officially begun.

The Summer Olympics begin this weekend in London. For more than a century, the modern Olympic games have provided a global stage for athletes to deliver unforgettable moments of competition, courage and compassion.

The London Olympic Games begin today with the world’s best athletes competing in 306 events. Here are some records that are not likely to be broken this year. Or maybe ever.

The Olympics have already started…sort of. Here are some random facts about some of this year’s U.S. Olympic team.

During its illustrious history, the Olympics has been a hotbed for controversy. It can be countries pulling out in some form of protest, the IOC banning athletes or competitors who will cause a storm of controversy.

Excitement is building for the kick-off of the London Olympics this Friday but did you know the Olympics have an official mascot? This year in London they have two. Meet Wenlock and Mandeville - London 2012's Olympic and Paralympic mascots.

As the athletes get ready for the London Olympics, organizers are also preparing their best theatrics for the opening ceremony.

We’ve discovered another local connection to the summer Olympics in London.

With the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games coming up soon, we thought we’d take a glimpse at some of the American superstars who have claimed Olympic glory in the past.

Olympic athletes are super cool but not all of the Olympic events can make that same claim. Curling, anyone? With the Summer Olympics kicking off in London later this month, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the lame sports that used to be Olympic events...

Most of us are excited for the Olympics to start next week, but a graduate of the College of St. Benedict has more than just a passing interest.