2012 Year in Review: Top 5 Olympic moments

Every four years, a city steps forth to host the world in the Summer Olympic Games, and this year, London did not disappoint. Triumph, heartbreak, legendary victory, scandal … as always, every story gets magnified when viewed through an Olympic prism. These were five of the Games' most notable moments, ones we'll remember years from now when we think of these Olympics. And we were all very impressed. – Jay Busbee

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2. The Fierce Five – America's artistic gymnastics team – Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber – could fill up an entire best-of montage on their own. Douglas won the individual all-around competition, the first African-American woman to do so. Maroney came in second in the vault, but her expression on the podium set loose a "Not Impressed" joke that spanned the Internet. Raisman won bronze on the balance beam ... more
2. The Fierce Five – America's artistic gymnastics team – Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber – could fill up an entire best-of montage on their own. Douglas won the individual all-around competition, the first African-American woman to do so. Maroney came in second in the vault, but her expression on the podium set loose a "Not Impressed" joke that spanned the Internet. Raisman won bronze on the balance beam in a tiebreaker, and then took gold on the floor final. As a team, the Fierce Five started strong and never let silver-medalist Russia get close. All five members of the team became instant sensations, and to this day remain in demand everywhere from parades to the White House. less