London 2012 Olympics: the best of the Guardian's pictures

The women's archery individual and team ranking round at Lord's Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Italy's Valentina Vezzali battles with France's Ysaora Thibus during the fencing competition Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

A multiple exposure shot of gymnast He Wenna Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The BMX action Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

A general view of the Copper Box handball arena Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Windsurfers at Portland Harbour Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The Annual Meadows in the Olympic Park Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The USA's 4x100m women's relay team on their way to winning gold and breaking the world record Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The runners get ready for the men's 100m final ... Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

... as do a mass of photographers Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

No prizes for guessing which country this fan supports Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Britain's Keri-Anne Payne in action during the women's marathon 10km swim Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Carolina Rodriguez from Spain flies in the air during the rhythmic gymnastics Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Despair for a contestant in the women's marathon Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

The opening ceremony Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Tom Daley and Pete Waterfield take the plunge ... Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

... before entering the water Photograph: Dan Chung for the Guardian

Usian Bolt must be hoping the wind doesn't change after his 200m heat Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Emin Ahmadov of Azerbaijan prepares to enter the arena with his entourage
Photograph: Antonio Olmos for the Guardian

Andy Murray wins gold in the tennis after beating Roger Federer in the final at Wimbledon Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Mo Farah runs to victory in the men's 10,000m Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Farah is seen through the heat of the Olympic flame. Dan took a gamble by shooting from an unorthodox position – hoping to get something different like this Photograph: Dan Chung for the Guardian

The wrestling match between Won Chol Yun of North Korea and South Korea's Choi Gyu-Jin Photograph: Antonio Olmos for the Guardian

Jessica Ennis wins gold for Britain in the women's heptathlon and celebrates after crossing the line in the final event, the 800m Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Bradley Wiggins wins gold in the time trial. The Olympic rings on the road on the finish line are reflected in his visor
Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Britain compete in the first round of the men's team pursuit
Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian