The World Records That Fell At The London 2012 Olympics

INFOGRAPHIC: All World Records Broken At London Olympics
United States' women's relay team from left, Tianna Madison, Carmelita Jeter, Bianca Knight, and Allyson Felix pose for a photo by the clock showing their world record time, during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
United States' women's relay team from left, Tianna Madison, Carmelita Jeter, Bianca Knight, and Allyson Felix pose for a photo by the clock showing their world record time, during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Athletes often push world records forward in small increments, but sometimes performances are exceptional enough to stand for decades.

Below, see the records that fell at the London Olympics and explore the history of the records in each event.

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