Liverpool boxer Tom Stalker had his Olympic dreams shattered in controversial fashion as he lost his quarter-final bout despite an appeal.
Liverpool’s Beth Tweddle picked up the Olympic medal she craved by winning gymnastics bronze at London 2012.
Crosby’s Daniel Purvis helped Team GB to win their first gymnastics Olympic medal in a century as they took bronze at London 2012.
Merseyside is sending a host of athletes to the Olympics. We profile those who are going for gold at London 2012.
As London prepares to host the 2012 Games, the first Olympics world record has been set on Merseyside, by pupils forming the iconic rings.
The Olympic Torch made a colourful and emotional stop in Liverpool as it made its way to Merseyside en route to the Games in London.