Recent London 2012 News
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London 2012: Final Week In Photos
The Oakley Safehouse was a HUGE succes in London. Athletes, friends and family of the brand, of all kinds, came to visit us in the London Design Museum right on the south bank of the River Thames. They came before their competition to get product and healthy meals as well as after to party and celebrate their accomplishments with us. Every athlete was taken care of exactly the same and treated like family. It’s easy to see why they kept coming back. Check out some of the best photos from the final week of the London 2012 Oakley Safehouse.
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BMX: Pajon, Walker and Smulders Sweep Women's Race in London, Willoughby and Oquendo Grace Men’s Podium
Colombia’s BMX team has officially hit the map. Lead by Mariana Pajon, who claimed her nation’s very first victory in London by owning the Women’s race, the South American country continued its damage with countryman Carlos Oquemdo taking a third place finish in the Men’s event. “I started gymnastics when I was five, but I started BMX when I was three,” said Mariana, who also became the second Colombian ever to claim a Summer Games win. "I was doing gymnastics, BMX and cart racing. However BMX wasn’t at the Olympics and I wanted to be here, then BMX was introduced in Beijing and I started training.” Utterly smashing three semi-final runs in tantalizing style, she lead the pack of eight formidable riders through the first turn. She never relinquished the lead – cruising to a massive triumph over rivals from the across the Globe. Carlos wasn’t the only man of note (in the family) to grace the Men’s podium, however. Aussie smasher Sam Willoughby, who was crowned ...
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Vive La France! Julie Bresset Gives Country Its First Cycling Title In London
French mountain biker Julie Bresset took the London course by storm Saturday, to give the French their first top cycling finish in London. Bresset finished the six 4.7-kilometre laps 62 seconds faster than the next finisher – German Sabine Spitz. Young Georgia Gould of the United States of America rounded out the podium, crossing the line just six seconds later, securing third place.
Kerri Walsh
Santa Clara, California
Sam Stosur
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Janko Tipsarevic
Belgrade, Serbia
Kristin Armstrong
Boise, Idaho, USA
Javier Gomez Noya
Pontevedra, Spain
Ryan Hall
Mammoth Lakes, California
Phil Dalhausser
Ormond Beach, FL
Sean Rosenthal
Hermosa Beach, CA
Sam Willoughby
Adelaide, Australia - Which is a great place, but is considered the city of churches where nothing happens.
Sifiso Nhlapo
Soweto, South Africa
Joris Daudet
France
Raymon Van Der Biezen
Heesch "The Netherlands"
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