Iconic Olympic images - London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Explore images of Olympic history as celebrated in Time Out's book Olympic Games Through a Lens

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In this world-famous photograph Italian runner Dorando Pietri, competing in the marathon, is helped by two officials. He had run the wrong way and collapsed several times before crossing the finishing line. But he was disqualified for receiving outside help. Following public sympathy Queen Alexander presented him with a gold cup as a consolation prize.

Find more memorable images and fascinating stories in Time Out's new book, 'Olympic Games Through a Lens', which is currently available in the Time Out Shop. The book is a photographic survey of the history of the Olympic Games to date, from Athens 1896 to Beijing 2008.

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