London hasn't hosted the Olympics since 1948—and only once before that in 1908. But as host of the 2012 Summer Games, the city is back in the spotlight. What follows is an insider's guide to London hotels, shops, and bars; a timeline of fashionable (and not so fashionable) Olympic icons; a musing on professional sibling rivalries; and tips on how to get your own gold-medal body, courtesy of 10 of America's most promising Olympic athletes. Plus, our interview with swimming sensation and August cover star Michael Phelps.
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July 13, 2012