[View the story "2012 Summer Olympic Games" on Storify ]2012 Summer Olympic Games Our social media coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Views from the athletes themselves and our coverage. Curated by various news teams: NBC News affiliates, NBC News social media team, TODAY.com editorial team and the NBC News desk in London. Storified by NBC News · Fri, Jul 20 2012 12:22:00
The Olympic Torch officially arrives in London at Tower Bridge on Day 63.
The #olympictorch has official arrived in #London #London2012TorchRelay http://pic.twitter.com/0pYYux8xvictoria broom
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Olympic athletes respond on Twitter to shooting in Aurora, Colorado
Praying for the families of #aurora. Lord please send Your angelsCourtney
So heartbreaking to hear the news about the shooting in Colorado. Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their familiesKatie Hoff
That's messed up what happened in Colorado last night. Prayers go out to the victims familiesConnor Milton
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those involved in the Colorado shootingPaige Selenski
7 days to go until the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony
7 days 6 hours and a bit to go #olympics http://pic.twitter.com/SRLzGP31DCLawrenceUK
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the London Olympics on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. He took to twitter to apologize.
I'm sorry, I can't to compete in the Olympics. This is one of the saddest moments of my career. http://bit.ly/QcpWoSRafa Nadal
8 days to go until the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Pic: The Olympic Rings projected onto the famous White Cliffs of Dover to celebrate #London2012 http://pic.twitter.com/CWclEXAFLondon 2012
The London Eye will display Twitter sentiment around the Olympics in the form of lights each night starting Thursday, July 19th
@1dir3ction3r you can add this picture to that! i wanna go on the London Eye so bad! http://pic.twitter.com/kZAjNf4rPaige Redmond
Nine days to go until the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony. #NBCOlympics
The #Olympic rings are everywhere. Here they were in Edinburgh. http://pic.twitter.com/Ut5tqzceSummer Sanders
James Espey, on Ireland's 2012 Olympic sailing team playing with a life-sized Jenga set in the Olympic Village.
Hard core! http://instagr.am/p/NPEWLCGvaV/James Espey
Still going!!!!!jamesespey
#teamusa in the village http://pic.twitter.com/uUKU0ERfTony Azevedo
#9daystogo http://instagr.am/p/NOT12HLIZA/ RT if you're beyond ready to cheer #GoTeamUSAUS Olympic Team
First time at the @London2012 @usolympic Game Pool. Love it, it is going to be so loud in here. 5000 spectat http://instagr.am/p/NPXLwAvJ43/Merrill Moses
Athletes begin accreditation process and share the excitement with photos
Awesome! #goCanada RT @KaylynKyle: Accreditation!!!! Let the games begin!! http://instagr.am/p/NPDrzpRql0/Justin Kripps
It's official! 4th #olympics! #USA http://pic.twitter.com/dpQlEEkxChristie Rampone
All set ready to go!!! http://pic.twitter.com/8ELB0UrOCarli Lloyd
Shes ready!!!!!!! http://pic.twitter.com/IQaWG6QuMegan Rapinoe
About to be inducted YAY http://pic.twitter.com/HDuZQMTmlauren jackson
My favorite team! @USAWP @kareycrowley @bearmann4 @gosmithnow @marcoh2opolo #London2012 http://pic.twitter.com/smODRMZYAbigail Thompson
#OlympianProblems - Athletes going to social to display their travel woes and excitement as they arrive in London for the 2012 Olympic Games.
First morning in the village! http://pic.twitter.com/X7fTD9DNCassidy Krug
#TeamUSA archers are on the ground in London! Here, getting welcomed by @USOlympic staff: http://pic.twitter.com/KgKZazWgUSA Archery
My new digs, complete with a bedspread designed for a 5 year old. Oh wait that's accurate. #london2012 http://pic.twitter.com/EiBSG1KDSilas Stafford
On to Processing! Getting some cool gear including the opening ceremony outfit! http://twitpic.com/a8m2vaSusan Francia
Enjoying all of the Olympic ads around the airport. With @zelenkas @SaraHendershot @estherlofgren @tofollowrowing http://twitpic.com/a8jpheSusan Francia
Team USA gets lost for hours en route from airport in London, athlete shares frustration on Twitter.
Um, so we've been lost on the road for 4hrs. Not a good first impression London.Kerron Clement
Awww c'est beau!!RT@malallier: @eheymans @jennabel91 @roselinefilion @megbenfeito en route vers Londres avec Zack!! http://yfrog.com/j2oahzcj"Roseline Filion
@MerrillMoses Business Class! On our way to @london2012 @USOlympic http://pic.twitter.com/6uI5q0nrKaren
Found this in my room. #Truth. http://pic.twitter.com/XGa4qP7VJulieZetlin
Where do I get a converter to charger my phone?Chantae McMillan
Touchdown London! Watched "In Time" then slept the rest of the way. Next stop Accreditation! http://twitpic.com/a8jl7uSusan Francia
Got into the Olympic village here the cafeteria haha http://pic.twitter.com/2OBHnAcXJesse
what? no furniture made of cardboard in the village? #OhPanAmsRussell Mark
Anyone ever been to Vichy before? Any food or shopping suggestions? Thinking of exploring a bit today...Natalie Coughlin
A work in progress...I need serious help lol http://instagr.am/p/NKtvohBOWx/Melissa Wu
Struggling...where will I put all my shopping?!?! #packingproblems #holiday http://pic.twitter.com/RbURKT9eMelissa Wu
Many go to social to express their feelings over the reveal of the Team USA uniforms for the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Outrage over Team USA Opening Ceremony uniforms expressed on Twitternull
Athletes express their excitement about heading to the 2012 Olympic Games on social media.
Making The TeamA collection of Olympic athlete's Tweets celebrating the fact they have made it to the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Fans and fellow athletes share their support and disappointment about US sprinter Jenebah Tarmoh's decision to back out of run-off for third spot on Team USA.
US sprinters compete for third spot on US Olympic teamnull
Tweets and photos around the Olympic Torch Relay
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