For the first time at an event of this scale, athletes have been sharing the excitement and disappointment with each other and the public directly, via Twitter.
Below is a round-up of their messages from the first week of the Games.
Friday, August 3
Katherine Grainger and partner Anna Watkins win gold in the women’s double skulls. Team GB Men’s swimmers top their 4 x 100m Medley Relay heat.
@chrishoy (Sir Chris Hoy, cyclist): Ok here we go.... COME ON Kath Grainger and @watkinsteamgb you can do this!
@chrishoy : They're smashing it!!
@chrishoy : So happy for Kath and @watkinsteamgb, absolutely fantastic! After 3 silvers it's finally gold for Kath, couldn't be happier for them!
@CraigBenson94 (Craig Benson, swimmer): Wow, crowd was amaaaazing! Most fun I’ve ever had swimming that race! Honour to be part of the relay and so pleased to sub minute :)
@EilidhChild (Eilidh Child, hurdles athlete, who previously competed at the Olympic stadium in a test event): Well there goes my 400m olympic stadium record! ;-)
@davidcarry (David Carry, swimmer): In the stands for the last morning session of swimming London 2012! Another incredible crowd, we've been so fortunate to have this support
@joshtaylorboxer (Josh Taylor, defeated boxer): Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported me and all the messages it means a lot to me. #BackBiggerBetterStronger
Thursday, August 2
Chris Hoy wins his fifth Olympic gold, and there is success for Scots canoeists Tim Baillie (gold) and David Florence (silver) competing in the canoe slalom C2 class. There is disappointment for disqualified women's cyclists Victoria Pendleton and Jess Varnish, disqualified for a rule breach - and plenty of twitter chat from other Scots athletes reflecting on the day’s events.
@chrishoy : What a day! Can't do it justice in 140 characters how it felt to win in front of the home crowd. A day I'll remember for the rest of my life
@Jamie Murray (Jamie Murray, tennis player): Gold medals. World records. The GB cycling squad are machines! Every single one of them!
@timbaillie (Tim Baillie, canoeist): Wow. Totally surreal day, still not even remotely sunk in, thanks for all the msgs, will get back to everyone eventually. Cheers Tim
@David_Florence (David Florence, canoeist): Thanks so much to everyone for all the support & messages! Have never experienced pressure like that going last off in the final.
@kimlittle16 (Kim Little, footballer): 1/4 final and game day 4 tomorrow evening v Canada! Knock out stages begin! Can't wait.
@mj88live (Michael Jamieson, swimmer): “@lauragroves80: How many times have you looked at your medal?? @mj88live...I slept wearing it last night haha :)
@millarmind (David Millar, cyclist): Varnish/Pendleton relegated. Shit.
@HannahMiley89 (Hannah Miley, swimmer): Had such a star-struck moment went in the lift leaving the Team GB House and @stephenfry walks in the lift too!!!! #celebrityspotting
@jamie_murray: Unbelievable! Gold and Silver for #teamgb in Mens Canoe Slalom pairs! GB are rocking! Crowd going nuts! This is the olympics!
@Beats_10 (Lynne Beattie, Team GB volleyball captain): Day 6 - olympic games... Off to training, time to prepare for dominican! Thanks for all your messages of support... #inspirational
@EilidhChild: So family are all heading down to London 2moro for the Olympics, looking forward to having them here supporting me!
@EilidhChild: @mj88live: How many followers did you have before the olympics? From what I've heard all of parkhead are now following you!
Wednesday, August 1
The gold drought ends with a win for rowers Heather Stanning and Helen Glover, shortly followed by victory for Bradley Wiggins in the men’s time trial. Celtic fan Michael Jamieson has the Aquatics Centre and the whole of Scotland on its feet with a fantastic 200m breaststroke swim that earns him silver.
@mj88live (Michael Jamison, swimmer): Absolutely humbled by this support! Crowd was pretty special, brought me home last 50! Can't thank you all enough, reading through the @'s..
@mj88live : 35k followers?? Haha crazy! So many people involved in this journey, everyone is a part of it! Tonight proves hard work beats talent..well..
@mj88live : ..almost! :P can't believe this is mine... Thank you for all the notes & to everyone at Parkhead!! :) haha amazing...
@HannahMiley89 : Just want to say a MASSIVE thank you for all your kind words and messages, trying to go through them all :-)
@HannahMiley89 : But it has to be said @mj88live what a swim, you're an absolute hero #proudscot
@jamie_murray : Amazing swim from @mj88live beaten only by a world record! Congratulations big fellow! Carve up the podium!
@shuvolleygb (Shauna Mullins, beach volleyball player): @mj88live boooom!!! Great swim!!! Good job!!!!!!!!!!!!
@davidcarry (David Carry, swimmer): Oh boy! @mj88live has just won an Olympic Silver medal! Wowzers!
@millarmind : Good luck @bradwiggins although I don't think he needs luck, this is just a Wednesday West London TT for him. Apples.
@millarmind: OH YES. Wiggo is totally in control.
Tuesday, July 31
Amid concern that Britain has not yet won a gold medal, the TeamGB eventers claim silver at Greenwich park. World champion canoeist David Florence does not qualify for the C1 canoe slalom final.
@David_Florence : I can't thank everyone who has supported me enough. I'm so disappointed with my performance today, but will be back to give the C2 my all.
Monday, July 30
Tennis player Elena Baltacha is defeated in the second round of the women’s singles by Ana Ivanovic and confirms that she will take time out of the sport for an ankle operation. Swimmer Robbie Renwick is sixth in the 200m men’s freestyle and Caitlin McClatchey and Hannah Miley both qualify for the finals in their events - 200m freestyle and 200m individual medley. Team GB gymnasts win bronze.
@RobbieRenwick (Robbie Renwick, swimmer): Everyone chanting "Roobbiee" before my race was an unbelievable feeling! Thanks everyone for the support.
@CaitMcClatchey (Caitlin McClatchey, swimmer): So pleased/shocked/excited to be in the 200fs Olympic final.
@ElenaBaltacha (Elena Baltacha, tennis player): Been a very emotional day for me today..thankyou for all your lovely tweets!!they all mean alot!!..and thankyou for the AMAZING support.. ..in my singles and doubles!! i will never forget that amazing support you all gave me..(goose bumps stuff) xx
Sunday, July 29
Lizzie Armitstead gains a silver in the women’s cycling road race and Rebecca Adlington wins bronze in the 400m freestyle. Scots swimmer Robbie Renwick qualifies for the 200m freestyle final and beach volleyballers Shauna Mullin and Zara Dampney celebrate their first win.
@shuvolleygb : BOOOM!!!!!!!!! First Olympics....first win! It feels sooooo good!!!!
@Robbie Renwick : Another 200m freestyle Olympic final... Time to MAN UP!!!
Saturday, July 28
Athletes reflect on Friday’s opening ceremony and there is disappointment for Team GB in the men’s cycling road race. Scottish swimmers David Carry (400m freestyle) and Hannah Miley (400m Individual Medley) compete in Olympic finals.
@chrishoy : WOW! So lucky to have experienced that, what a privilege. A moment I will remember forever.
@sconway70 (Sally Conway, judoka): I can't put into words how amazing that was! I will never ever forget that!! Wow! #speachless #goosebumps #proudtobebritish @teamGB:-)
@millarmind: I think @MarkCavendish needs a hug from the nation. Normally he's angry when he loses, today he was just sad. He feels like he let GB down.
@millarmind: On the bright side it was the most amazing feeling in the world carrying the weight of a nation. Feel terrible we didn't deliver.
@millarmind: We've never experienced anything like today, it was magical, and will be imprinted in our memories. Thank you everybody for the support.
@davidcarry: Wow! Just achieved my ultimate dream.. Making the Olympic final at my home Olympics. Thank you to everyone who's helped and supported me.
@davidcarry : What an experience! A real dream come true walking out for the Olympic final tonight. Already looking forward to the relay on Tuesday!
@davidcarry: I promised myself, if I made the Olympic final, i'd get a @rocketespressou machine. Now to choose which one! Any advice?
