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  1. Happy Women's Day! Click on Like/Share this photo to celebrate International Women’s Day!

    Gertrude Caroline Ederle (October 23, 1905 – November 30, 2003) was a competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder. In 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
    Photo: Happy Women's Day! Click on Like/Share this photo to celebrate International Women’s Day!

Gertrude Caroline Ederle  (October 23, 1905 – November 30, 2003) was a  competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder. In 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
  2. ❤ 2012
    A very warm thank you to all the athletes, volunteers, and fans of the Olympics. 2012 was totally awesome - Best wishes to all in 2013.
    Photo: A very warm thank you to all the athletes, volunteers, and fans of the Olympics. 2012 was totally awesome :-) - Best wishes to all in 2013.
  3. Hey Olympic Fans! Check out these top ten moments http://bit.ly/VTfbWC of the London 2012 Olympics. What do you think was the most awesome moment of these Games?
    Photo: Hey Olympic Fans! Check out these top ten moments http://bit.ly/VTfbWC of the London 2012 Olympics. What do you think was the most awesome moment of these Games?
  4. Year ending with one and two...will never forget you. 12.12.12
    It's 12.12.12! Make a wish and click on "LIKE"
    Photo: It's 12.12.12! Make a wish and click on "LIKE" :)
  5. Today is International Volunteer Day! Show thanks by clicking on "LIKE" for all the volunteers of the London 2012 Olympic Summer Games http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsxEd3MLdg8
  6. Do you Like the Winter Olympics?
    Snow and Beach! Home of the next Winter Olympics. The Sochi 2014 Winter Games. LIKE
    Photo: Snow and Beach! Home of the next Winter Olympics. The  Sochi 2014 Winter Games. LIKE  :P
  7. Oh my...already 4 months have passed since we made history.
    We hope you enjoyed the London 2012 Opening Ceremony as much as we did! Thank you for watching!
    Photo: We hope you enjoyed the London 2012 Opening Ceremony as much as we did! Thank you for watching!
  8. Olympic Pumpkin Fun! Like!
    An Olympic fan on twitter @sydlington shared this pumpkin pic she carved of Oscar Pistorius. Pretty awesome - Like. Cheers to Francesca Helina for finding it
    Photo: An Olympic fan on twitter  @sydlington shared this pumpkin pic she carved of Oscar Pistorius. Pretty awesome - Like. Cheers to Francesca Helina for finding it
  9. LIKE!!!
    500 days to the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games - Click on "LIKE" for all the Paralympic athletes around the world!
    Photo: 500 days to the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games - Click on "LIKE" for all the Paralympic athletes around the world!
  10. :D
    Olympic Sunset (photo taken during the London 2012 Olympics in Weymouth Harbour GB)
    Photo: Olympic Sunset :D   (photo taken during the London 2012 Olympics in Weymouth Harbour GB)
  11. Hey Olympic Fans! Follow The Olympic Games here http://facebook.com/olympics to keep updated on all future Games!
    2 months ago today!
    Photo: 2 months ago today!
  12. The Paralympic athletes are enjoying their Closing Ceremony - and well-deserved it is too! http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
    Photo: The Paralympic athletes are enjoying their Closing Ceremony - and well-deserved it is too! http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
  13. The Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony is in full swing! Enjoying the show? http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
    Photo: The Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony is in full swing! Enjoying the show? http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
  14. The sun is setting and the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games starts in 40 minutes. Excited? http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
    Photo: The sun is setting and the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games starts in 40 minutes. Excited? http://l2012.cm/OvOsey
  15. Cute alert! David Weir of Great Britain poses with his son Mason after winning the men's Marathon T54. Nice medal, Mason! http://l2012.cm/TxPGgX
    Photo: Cute alert! David Weir of Great Britain poses with his son Mason after winning the men's Marathon T54. Nice medal, Mason! http://l2012.cm/TxPGgX
  16. Over the past 11 days the world has witnessed unforgettable world-class sport. Whether you were watching on television, in a venue, at a Live Site, or at home with friends or family - tell us your favourite Paralympic memories http://l2012.cm/R4ByFH
    Photo: Over the past 11 days the world has witnessed unforgettable world-class sport. Whether you were watching on television, in a venue, at a Live Site, or at home with friends or family - tell us your favourite Paralympic memories http://l2012.cm/R4ByFH
  17. What a star! Oscar Pistorius sets the track alight as he wins gold in the 400m T44 – a great way to end to the Athletics action in the Stadium http://l2012.cm/NSQYlR
    Photo: What a star! Oscar Pistorius sets the track alight as he wins gold in the 400m T44 – a great way to end to the Athletics action in the Stadium http://l2012.cm/NSQYlR
  18. We have been so spoilt with glorious weather for the Paralympic Games. Can you believe it all ends tomorrow! http://l2012.cm/R4ByFH
    Photo: We have been so spoilt with glorious weather for the Paralympic Games. Can you believe it all ends tomorrow! http://l2012.cm/R4ByFH
  19. Described as 'the father of all this' by Seb Coe last night, will Oscar Pistorius win individual gold tonight? See what's in store on Day 10: http://l2012.cm/OiVw0S
    Photo: Described as 'the father of all this' by Seb Coe last night, will Oscar Pistorius win individual gold tonight? See what's in store on Day 10: http://l2012.cm/OiVw0S
  20. Share an Olympic Park sunset with us tonight. 2 days of London 2012 to go... http://l2012.cm/NZUqFc
    Photo: Share an Olympic Park sunset with us tonight. 2 days of London 2012 to go... http://l2012.cm/NZUqFc
  21. Welcome to Day 9 of the Paralympic Games! Let's have a like for Wheelchair Tennis star Esther Vergeer (NED), already on a winning streak of 469, if she extends it to 470 today she'll win her sixth gold medal.
    Photo: Welcome to Day 9 of the Paralympic Games! Let's have a like for Wheelchair Tennis star Esther Vergeer (NED), already on a winning streak of 469, if she extends it to 470 today she'll win her sixth gold medal.
  22. Jonnie Peacock (GBR) is the men's 100m - T44 champion! Here's the moment he knew he'd done it http://l2012.cm/NP0zKv
    Photo: Jonnie Peacock (GBR) is the men's 100m - T44 champion! Here's the moment he knew he'd done it http://l2012.cm/NP0zKv
  23. Day 7 was the biggest day of the Paralympics with 65 gold medals awarded! Here are some of our favourite highlights of the day.
    Photo
    Photo: Michal Stark of the Czech Republic competes in the men's Individual C2 Time Trial on Day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Brands Hatch (Getty Images)
    Photo: Mike Kerr of Great Britain in action during the Wheelchair Rugby match between United States and Great Britain on Day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Basketball Arena (Getty Images)
    Photo: David Wagner of the United States celebrates after defeating Great Britain in the Quad Doubles Wheelchair Tennis gold medal match on Day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Manor (Getty Images)
  24. Peacock, Pistorius, Fourie, Browne, Leeper, Singleton, Oliveira, Zhiming – who do you think will win the men’s 100m T44 tonight? Follow all your favourite athletes, sports & teams on Facebook at http://l2012.cm/N1oZi8
    Photo: Peacock, Pistorius, Fourie, Browne, Leeper, Singleton, Oliveira, Zhiming – who do you think will win the men’s 100m T44 tonight? Follow all your favourite athletes, sports & teams on Facebook at http://l2012.cm/N1oZi8
  25. How about a Like for a THIRTIETH Paralympic medal?! Please congratulate Jonas Jakobsson on his Shooting gold today: http://l2012.cm/NMQayJ
    Photo: How about a Like for a THIRTIETH Paralympic medal?! Please congratulate Jonas Jakobsson on his Shooting gold today: http://l2012.cm/NMQayJ
  26. Wheelchair Rugby can be brutal. This fierce competition began today at London 2012 with a win for USA over ParalympicGB http://l2012.cm/Navtvh
    Photo: Wheelchair Rugby can be brutal. This fierce competition began today at London 2012 with a win for USA over ParalympicGB http://l2012.cm/Navtvh
  27. Day 6 marked the halfway point of the Paralympic Games and there was plenty of action to get the crowds roaring! Check out some of the highlights in our daily gallery
    Photo: Pavlos Mamalos of Greece competes in the men's -90 kg Powerlifting on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCeL (Getty Images)
    Photo: Action from the men's Sitting Volleyball preliminary in ExCeL as Brazil take on China on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games (Getty Images)
    Photo: Josh Cassidy of Canada competes in the men's 1500m - T54 Final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium (Getty Images)
    Photo: Ahmadreza Shah Hosseini Ardekani of the Islamic Republic of Iran attempts to shoot for goal from a free kick in the men's Team Football 5-a-side - B1 against Great Britain on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Park (Getty Images)
  28. It’s the biggest day of Paralympic sport today with 65 gold medals! We love this celebration by Felipe Gomes of Brazil and his guide Leonardo Souza Lopes - enjoying their moment on the podium after winning the men's 200m - T11 http://l2012.cm/TWSMa3
    Photo: It’s the biggest day of Paralympic sport today with 65 gold medals! We love this celebration by Felipe Gomes of Brazil and his guide Leonardo Souza Lopes - enjoying their moment on the podium after winning the men's 200m - T11 http://l2012.cm/TWSMa3
  29. It's a double gold for ParalympicsGB's David Weir, as he roars over the finish line in the 1500m - T54 final. That's got to be worth a like! http://l2012.cm/QjD7TL
    Photo: It's a double gold for ParalympicsGB's David Weir, as he roars over the finish line in the 1500m - T54 final. That's got to be worth a like! http://l2012.cm/QjD7TL
  30. Sophie Pascoe of New Zealand set just one of this morning's new Paralympic records in the pool - how many more will be broken tonight? There are 15 medals up for grabs http://l2012.cm/QE9z4U
    Photo: Sophie Pascoe of New Zealand set just one of this morning's new Paralympic records in the pool - how many more will be broken tonight? There are 15 medals up for grabs http://l2012.cm/QE9z4U
  31. Day 5 of the Paralympics saw a total of 50 gold medals! Look back on some of the best moments of the day in our photo gallery.
    Photo: Natalia Partyka of Poland serves against Qian Yang of China in the final of the women's Singles Table Tennis - Class 10 on Day 5 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCeL (Getty Images)
    Photo: The fourth fastest time of the heats was enough to put Zhang Lixin of China through to the final of the men's 1500m - T54 (Getty Images)
    Photo: Great Britain's Sascha Kindred was the faster qualifier in the men's 200m Individual Medley - SM6 heats. He goes in the final as favourite after leading the race from the beginning (Getty Images)
    Photo: Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands serves during the women's Singles Wheelchair Tennis match against Katharina Kruger of Germany on Day 5 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Manor (Getty Images)
  32. Day 6 sees the start of Wheelchair Fencing plus medals in 8 sports. Here’s a great shot of Matt Stutzman (USA) in his silver medal Archery performance yesterday http://t.co/FkcOHuSO
    Photo: Day 6 sees the start of Wheelchair Fencing plus medals in 8 sports. Here’s a great shot of Matt Stutzman (USA) in his silver medal Archery performance yesterday http://t.co/FkcOHuSO
  33. How proud would you be to be presented with your gold medal by your mum? That's what Michael McKillop (IRE) got to experience tonight with his mum Catherine! http://l2012.cm/REE7i4
    Photo: How proud would you be to be presented with your gold medal by your mum? That's what Michael McKillop (IRE) got to experience tonight with his mum Catherine! http://l2012.cm/REE7i4
  34. Like this if you think the London 2012 Olympic Stadium looks great today! Plenty more Athletics to come tonight: http://l2012.cm/OGobPt
    Photo: Like this if you think the London 2012 Olympic Stadium looks great today! Plenty more Athletics to come tonight: http://l2012.cm/OGobPt
  35. Did you catch any of the excitement from Day 4? Here are some of the highlights of the action packed day!
    Photo: David Weir of Great Britain celebrates as he wins gold ahead of silver medallist Kurt Fearnley of Australia (C) and bronze medallist Julien Casoli of France (L) in the Men's 5000m - T54 (Getty Images)
    Photo: The Great Britain Mixed Coxed Four Rowing team hug each other in celebration during the Victory Ceremony after winning gold on Day 4 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Dorney (Getty Images)
    Photo: Fatma Omar of Egypt celebrates a world record lift in the Women's 56kg Powerlifting on Day 4 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCe (Getty Images)
    Photo: Neil Fachie of Great Britain with pilot rider Barney Storey in action during a Men's Individual Cycling B Sprint qualifying race on Day 4 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Velodrome (Getty Images)
  36. What a night of sport we were treated to yesterday! In the highest profile event of the evening, Brazil's Alan Fonteles Cardoso Oliveira edged out defending champion Oscar Pistorius (RSA) to win the men's 200m - T44 http://l2012.cm/PCyKjV
    Photo: What a night of sport we were treated to yesterday! In the highest profile event of the evening, Brazil's Alan Fonteles Cardoso Oliveira edged out defending champion Oscar Pistorius (RSA) to win the men's 200m - T44 http://l2012.cm/PCyKjV
  37. We think this is a 'photo of the day' contender - how about you? Kelly Cartwright (AUS) leaps her way to women's Long Jump - F42/44 gold and a World Record http://l2012.cm/T68bcd
    Photo: We think this is a 'photo of the day' contender - how about you? Kelly Cartwright (AUS) leaps her way to women's Long Jump - F42/44 gold and a World Record http://l2012.cm/T68bcd
  38. One married couple. Four Track Cycling medals. Barney and Sarah Storey http://l2012.cm/S8tTgl
    Photo: One married couple. Four Track Cycling medals. Barney and Sarah Storey :-) http://l2012.cm/S8tTgl
  39. Day 3 saw another brilliant day of sporting action as 49 gold medals were awarded. We hope you enjoy some of the highlights in our daily gallery!
    Photo: Richard Whitehead of Great Britain celebrates winning gold in the men's 200m - T42 Final on Day 3 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium (Getty Images)
    Photo: Evan O'Hanlon of Australia crosses the line to win gold in the Men's 100m - T38 Final on day 3 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium (Getty Images)
    Photo: Sophie Pascoe of New Zealand dives in to start her women's 100m Butterfly - S10 heat on Day 3 at the Aquatics Centre. Sophie achived a world record when competing in her heat finishing in 1:04.97 (Getty Images)
    Photo: Marc McCarroll of Great Britain plays a shot during the men's Singles round 64 match against Tom Egberink of the Netherlands on Day 3 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Manor (Getty Images)
  40. Home favourite Ellie Simmonds was inspired by a roaring crowd last night to take gold in the 400m Freestyle - S6 at the Aquatics Centre. Keep cheering today as there are 60 more gold medals to be won! http://l2012.cm/POwrPf
    Photo: Home favourite Ellie Simmonds was inspired by a roaring crowd last night to take gold in the 400m Freestyle - S6 at the Aquatics Centre. Keep cheering today as there are 60 more gold medals to be won! http://l2012.cm/POwrPf
  41. Share this incredible athleticism from the Paralympic Games: 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius (RSA) breaks the men's 200m - T44 World Record tonight: http://l2012.cm/OKy6n9
    Photo: Share this incredible athleticism from the Paralympic Games: 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius (RSA) breaks the men's 200m - T44 World Record tonight: http://l2012.cm/OKy6n9
  42. Extraordinary - a married couple both win gold in the Velodrome today! Congratulations to Sarah Storey, plus Neil Fachie (L) and his Pilot Barney Storey: http://l2012.cm/S8tTgl
    Photo: Extraordinary - a married couple both win gold in the Velodrome today! Congratulations to Sarah Storey, plus Neil Fachie (L) and his Pilot Barney Storey: http://l2012.cm/S8tTgl
  43. Let's have a Like for athletes who give it everything they've got, like Liu Ping who won the women's 200m - T35 race yesterday.
    Photo: Let's have a Like for athletes who give it everything they've got, like Liu Ping who won the women's 200m - T35 race yesterday.
  44. Please click Like for the fastest Paralympic athlete in the world. Ireland's Jason Smyth broke the men's 100m - T13 World Record tonight! http://l2012.cm/Q8pfLT
    Photo: Please click Like for the fastest Paralympic athlete in the world. Ireland's Jason Smyth broke the men's 100m - T13 World Record tonight! http://l2012.cm/Q8pfLT
  45. We love blue skies, huge crowds, an iconic Olympic Stadium and day after day of world-class sport. Another evening of Athletics has begun: http://l2012.cm/OGobPt
    Photo: We love blue skies, huge crowds, an iconic Olympic Stadium and day after day of world-class sport. Another evening of Athletics has begun: http://l2012.cm/OGobPt
  46. What a great start to the Paralympic Games! Here are some of the sporting highlights from Day 1.
    Photo: Jonathan Fox of Great Britain prepares to compete in the men's 100m Backstroke - S7 heat 2 on Day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Aquatics Centre (Getty Images)
    Photo: Natalia Partyka serves during her 3-0 victory over Umran Ertis in a women's class 10 singles match at ExCeL (Getty Images)
    Photo: Gold medallist Jessica Long of the United States celebrates gold on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women's 100m Butterfly - S8 (Getty Images)
    Photo: Ben Quilter of Great Britain takes off against Mouloud Noura of Algeria during the Men's -60 kg Judo quarter final on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCeL (Getty Images)
  47. Welcome to Day 2! We’ve got 40 gold medals to be won and it's the first day of Athletics action. Let’s start the day with a Like for the Games Makers who are back in action for the Paralympics! http://l2012.cm/T0Zuya
    Photo: Welcome to Day 2! We’ve got 40 gold medals to be won and it's the first day of Athletics action. Let’s start the day with a Like for the Games Makers who are back in action for the Paralympics! http://l2012.cm/T0Zuya
  48. South Africa's Natalie du Toit claimed an incredible 11th Paralympic gold medal when she won the 100m Butterfly - S9 today - and made it three out of three in this event! http://l2012.cm/RvbvvA
    Photo: South Africa's Natalie du Toit claimed an incredible 11th Paralympic gold medal when she won the 100m Butterfly - S9 today - and made it three out of three in this event! http://l2012.cm/RvbvvA
  49. Sarah Storey put in an impressive performance today to win the first gold of the Games for ParalympicsGB in the women's Individual C5 Pursuit - much to the delight of the crowd in the Velodrome!
    Photo: Sarah Storey put in an impressive performance today to win the first gold of the Games for  ParalympicsGB in the women's Individual C5 Pursuit - much to the delight of the crowd in the Velodrome!
  50. You can now connect with all your favourite Paralympic athletes, teams and sports via Facebook’s very own London 2012 Paralympic hub! http://l2012.cm/N1oZi8
    Photo: You can now connect with all your favourite Paralympic athletes, teams and sports via Facebook’s very own London 2012 Paralympic hub! http://l2012.cm/N1oZi8
  51. It was a night of celebration as the London 2012 Paralympic Games began with a journey of ‘Enlightenment’. Check out some of the highlights from the spectacular Opening Ceremony.
    Photo: Paralympians Robert Barrett, Kay Forshaw, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Tony Griffin, Ian Rose and Marc Woods, fly in above the seated athletes towards the celestial sphere (Getty Images)
    Photo: A group of artists with colourful umbrellas travel through the Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The 'brolly' is a quintessentially British item and was a running motif throughout the Ceremony (Getty Images)
    Photo: Wheelchair Rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries his nation's flag during the Athletes' Parade at the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium (Getty Images)
    Photo: Wearing brightly-coloured ponchos, athletes from Mexico arrive in the Olympic Stadium (Getty Images)