[REAL VERSION] London 2012

REAL VERSION

Full coverage on NBC through August 12

Olympic Ink: Athletes' Striking Tattoos

A detailed view of the Olympic Rings tattoo on the abdomen of Ariane Friedrich of Germany during the Women's High Jump qualification. Click to see more Olympic ink.

Image 1 of 50 Getty Images
    • london-olympics-womens-tattoo.jpg
    • london-olympics-ink-1.jpg
    • london-olympics-ink-3.jpg
    • london-olympics-ink-7.jpg
    • london-olympics-ink-8.jpg
    • london-olympic-new-tattoo.jpg
    • london-olympics-ink-5.jpg
    • eric-shanteau-tattoo.jpg
    • MQNtatto4.jpg
    • olympic-ink-p2.jpg
    • London-Olympic-Tattoo-Dana-Vollmer.jpg
    • olympic-ink-gymnast.jpg
    • MQNtattoo3.jpg
    • olympic-ink-brady-ellison.jpg
    • olympic-ink-p1.jpg
    • olympic-ink-p3.jpg
    • olympic-ink-bugs-bunny.jpg
    • MWu.jpg
    • Andrei.jpg
    • OLY-tatto-P1-add.jpg
    • OLY-tatto-P2-add.jpg
    • OLY-tatto-P3-add.jpg
    • OLY-tatto-add-P4.jpg
    • OLY-tatto-add-P5.jpg
    • johnathan-horton-tattoo.jpg
    • matt-grevers-tattoo.jpg
    • mercedes-peris-minuet-tattoo.jpg
    • lochte-tattoo.jpg
    • cesar-castro-tattoo.jpg
    • rudy-garcia-tolsen-tattoo.jpg
    • khatuna-lorig-tattoo.jpg
    • back-tattoo.jpg
    • leg-tattoo.jpg
    • religious-tattoo.jpg
    • belly-tattoo.jpg
    • bryan-clay-tattoo.jpg
    • yana-tattoo.jpg
    • Brett Hawke 2 rs.jpg
    • Dean Macey rs.jpg
    • Claudio Licciardello rs.jpg
    • Laurence Godfrey rs.jpg
    • Louis Smith rs.jpg
    • Marie-Pier Beaudet rs.jpg
    • Natalia Valeeva rs.jpg
    • Priscilla Ruddle rs.jpg
    • Sarah Stevenson rs.jpg
    • Andres Nocioni rs.jpg
    • James Staff rs.jpg
    • Justin Zook rs.jpg
    • Rau'shee Warren rs2.jpg
Replay Slideshow

Olympic Ink: Athletes' Striking Tattoos

Olympic athletes have much to be proud of, and many celebrate their Olympic appearances with commemorative tattoos. Check out some of the best athletes in the world showing off their medal-worthy ink.

Please wait. Your gallery will be ready in 5 seconds.

Leave Comments
Don't Miss

local

2 hours ago

Tri-State Braces for Severe Weather

Severe storms could bring heavy rain, hail, high winds and isolated tornadoes in some...

local

5 minutes ago

Mourners Say Farewell to Hofstra Student Shot by Police

Family, friends and members of the Hofstra community were the mourners who attended th...

local

2 hours ago

13 TGI Fridays in New Jersey Accused of Faking Premium Liquor

New Jersey authorities say nearly 30 bars and restaurants, including 13 TGI...

local

11 minutes ago

Weiner Launches Mayoral Bid, Asks for "Second Chance"

Anthony Weiner announced his candidacy for New York City mayor with a campaign...