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
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