One week into competition, the London 2012 Games has already provided its share of surprises, including Michael Phelps failing to win a medal in the 400-meter individual medley. Onion Sports looks at the most stunning moments so far.
Somehow, Americans seem to recognize the fit, disciplined Team USA athletes as their countrymen
Bob Costas surprises even himself by only using the word “majestic” three times to describe the women’s skeet-shooting final
American Jordyn Wieber fails to qualify for the all-around gymnastics finals after the judges dock her crucial points in the floor exercise for insufficient face glitter
Ryan Lochte spits up 15 liters of pool water after placing fourth in the 200-meter freestyle
British Olympians use home advantage to dominate every single event
Preliminary rounds in men’s beach volleyball are canceled when a gross looking seagull refuses to leave the venue
Not a single medal so far for West Germany
Michael Phelps fails to medal in the 400-meter individual medley after getting bored with swimming halfway through and climbing out of the pool
