The Queen Sequence - Opening Ceremony - London 2012 Olympic Games

- Highlights from the Olympic Stadium at the London 2012 Olympic Games. -- 27 July 2012

Every two years, the world's finest athletes gather at the Olympic Games - a spectacular celebration of sporting excellence that captures the attention of billions of people around the world. However, the Games are about much more than just sport. They bring the Olympic values to life and provide a global arena for a unique combination of sport, culture, education and ceremonies.

At the Olympic Games in London 2012, about 10,500 athletes from 204 countries compete in 26 different sports, comprising 302 medal events. Whether athletes win a medal or not, they can forever call themselves Olympians. The sporting competitions are undoubtedly the central focus of the Olympic Games and participating in the Games is the ultimate goal for most athletes.

Every edition has its own story to tell and will be remembered for some truly remarkable performances from sporting legends such as Jesse Owens, Abebe Bikila, Jean-Claude Killy, Nadia Comaneci, Katarina Witt, Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt, to name just a few.

Find more about the Olympic Games at www.olympic.org/olympic-games

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[Spuffythat Buffy]

I feel so much pride and joy to be British. God save the fucking queen!

[martinbryant]

Love the guy at the end bending down to get in shot!

[TNTEQUALSFUN]

CORGI MOMENT!

[Curran Hedges]

Chris Evans is fake.

[Kiba Inuzuka]

Now when it's in the US we need Chris Evans (captain America) for the Olympics and the president.

[Andrew Bibby]

sorry :( ...I only meant ..thats what I call her...she's actually QUEEN OF THE WORLD . WOOHOO !!!

[SummerBayJournal]

It's not just England she's the queen of, but you're forgiven because you have a cool name!

[MrStubai]

Did the queen actualy jump

[vandettaisover]

Yes. Yes it is.

[Carla Martin]

Lovely music! Heavenly!