Victory & Spirit

MIDAS TOUCH: Felix Sanchez wins the Dominican Republic's first gold medal at the London Olympics in 400-meter hurdles. This was the 34-year-old's second Olympic gold medal, after his victory at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Lucy Nicholson / Reuters

YEAH, SHE WON: China's 16-year-old Ye Shiwen (right) hugs her teammate Li Xuanxu after winning gold in the 400 individual medley. She not only shattered the world record, but swam the final 50 meters faster than Ryan Lochte did in winning the men's race. Fabrice Coffrini / Agence France-Presse

CONGRATS: Britain's Mohamed Farah kisses his wife Tania after winning the men's 10,000 meters. Farah was born in Somali and grew up in London from the age of 8. Their daughter Rihanna stands between them. Adrian Dennis / Agence France-Presse