Sunday marks the closing of the 2012 Summer Games. By now, the major events have all been won and lost, but the question left hanging in the air: who takes the fashion gold? Let's take a minute to look back at some of the unsung sporting stars of 2012: Aliya Mustafina's hair glitter, the Czech Republic's wellies, the Russian synchronized swim team's Michael Jackson-print swimsuits, Sanya Richards-Ross' nails, and, of course, Ryan Lochte's grill. While they may not have scored medals, they're winners in our eyes. So here is a very OC tribute to our favorite pieces—but the competition isn't over until the Spice Girls have sung.
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In the fashion Olympics, synchronized swimming takes the gold every time. Here, the Russian team wear glittery doll swimsuits and rhinestone hair bows.
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Delfina Delettrez face ring in silver
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Gold 'n' grills: Ryan Lochte dazzled the world with his star-spangled teeth.
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Proenza Schouler OC-Exclusive PS11 Mini Classic Bag in gold
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To bring out the ruthless glint in her eyes, Russian gymnast Aliya Mustafina added silver glitter to her slicked-back ponytail.
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Tsumori Chisato MOUNTAIN BOOTIES in glitter
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Racking up another gold for synchronized swimming, Team Mexico got wet 'n' wild with wolf-print swimsuits.
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Emma Cook SWIMMING COSTUME in leopard
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Any team that could stand out in that opening ceremony deserves a medal. Mexico stepped it up with bright woven ponchos.
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Shaun Samson front blanket pleated shorts in heather/grey
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Meanwhile, the Czech Republic packed strategically for London.
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Robert Clergerie wapy patent laced shoes in blue
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And Germany wore these
In the fashion Olympics, synchronized swimming takes the gold every time. Here, the Russian team wear glittery doll swimsuits and rhinestone hair bows.
Delfina Delettrez face ring in silver
Gold 'n' grills: Ryan Lochte dazzled the world with his star-spangled teeth.
Proenza Schouler OC-Exclusive PS11 Mini Classic Bag in gold
To bring out the ruthless glint in her eyes, Russian gymnast Aliya Mustafina added silver glitter to her slicked-back ponytail.
Tsumori Chisato MOUNTAIN BOOTIES in glitter
Racking up another gold for synchronized swimming, Team Mexico got wet 'n' wild with wolf-print swimsuits.
Emma Cook SWIMMING COSTUME in leopard
Any team that could stand out in that opening ceremony deserves a medal. Mexico stepped it up with bright woven ponchos.
Shaun Samson front blanket pleated shorts in heather/grey
Meanwhile, the Czech Republic packed strategically for London.
Robert Clergerie wapy patent laced shoes in blue
And Germany wore these