Olympic’s “Blade Runner” charged in girlfriend’s killing

LONDON — The figure of Oscar Pistorius racing around the Olympic track with his carbon-fiber blades whipping through the air was one of the enduring images of the London Games.

London Olympics: How volunteers made the Games

Claire Heald of BBC News offers a glimpse into the experiences of some of the 70,000 volunteers who help the Olympics run as smoothly as possible.

Ex-Cat advances to next Olympic round

In overnight action at the London Olympics, one Southern Arizona swimmer advanced to the next round.

Summer Olympic moments in history

German Chancellor Adolf Hitler, who attends the Olympics daily, seems pleased with the way the games are progressing as he watches events on August 5, 1936 at the Olympic swimming stadium at Berlin, Germany. At his left is Dr. Theodor Lewald, not in uniform,president of the German Olympic co…

Summer Olympic moments in history

The three winners of the long jump event of the Rome Summer Olympics, Sept. 2, 1960 stand on the winner's podium at the Olympic Stadium after they received their medals. From left are: Ralph Boston; Irvin Roberson; and Soviet's Igor Ter-Ovanesian. (AP Photo)

Countdown to London: Dan Hicks

This continues a countdown to the July 27 start of the Olympics with Southern Arizona moments and figures from previous Games.

Track & field: Vail middle-schooler dominating high jump like few before

In only three seasons as a high jumper, Justice Summerset has set 10 records and won nine Junior Olympic medals.

Olympics: Former UA diving coach won silver, bronze medals

This continues a countdown to the July 27 start of the Olympics with Southern Arizona moments and figures from previous Games.

Olympics: Loyalty, family ensure UA high jumper chance to go to London

One way or the other, Edgar Rivera-Morales is going to the Olympics.

Olympic trials: Tucsonan one step closer to making team

OMAHA, Neb. — Sahuaro High School graduate Caitlin Leverenz is one step closer to making the U.S. Olympic swim team.

Amanda Beard has gone to Olympic Games four times on four continents

Amanda Beard broke into the Olympic scene in Atlanta, winning two individual silver medals and a gold in the 400-meter relay.

Olympics: Diver earned 2 silvers, now UA's ops director

Michele Mitchell is a two-time silver medalist, finishing second in both the 1984 and 1988 platform diving competition. Mitchell was part of a 1984 U.S. diving team that led in total medal count with eight.

London Olympics 45 days away: Tucson native swam in '48 London Games

Penny Taylor participated in the Olympics the last time they were held in London. She has stayed active with USA Swimming.

45 days away: Tucson native swam in '48 London Olympic Games

Carol "Penny" Taylor was part of the 1948 U.S. swimming team that won eight gold medals in London. While Taylor didn't medal in any events, the women's team earned three medals - two gold and one silver - and the men and women combined to win 15 medals. No other country won more than four.

London Olympics 46 days away: Former Eagle Sanders took gold in 2000

Former Santa Rita High School star Anthony Sanders played professionally for 14 years. He took time off in the middle of his pro career to help the United States win the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

46 days away: Santa Rita grad Anthony Sanders took gold in 2000 Olympics

Anthony Sanders helped the U.S. baseball team win the gold medal, appearing in five of the team's nine games. Sanders' biggest role came as a late-inning defensive replacement in center field. He went 1 for 6 at the plate and scored three runs.

London Olympics 48 days away: UA's Candrea won two medals as coach

Editor's note: We are counting down to the July 27 start of the Olympics with Southern Arizona moments and figures from previous Games.

London Olympics 50 days away: Coach picks gymnasts who take on the world

Editor's note: We are counting down to the July 27 start of the Olympics with Southern Arizona moments and figures from previous Games.

51 days away: Shot putter Maren Seidler qualified for 4 Olympic Games

Maren Seidler is arguably the best women's shot putter the United States has ever seen. She won 23 national titles and was the first American woman to throw the shot farther than 60 feet. She was a four-time U.S. Olympic trials winner.