There will be plenty of surprising, jaw-dropping moments at the London Summer Olympics, and a good chunk of them are sure to be provided by established athletes who are mainstays in their sports. While we all love cheering for the underdogs, there’s a certain beauty in watching brilliance in action (read: Michael Phelps, Beijing). From Phelps to Nastia Liukin and Usain Bolt, here are 12 athletes that are sure to make this round of the games as electrifying as ever.











