LONDON — Big Ben chimed 40 times. The archers were on target with two world records at Lord's. And the opening ceremony expected to feature real farm animals and former Beatle Paul McCartney was set to dazzle London's Olympic Park.
World records set on day 1 of London Olympics
Friday, July 27, 2012 | 10:27 a.m. CDT;
updated 2:48 p.m. CDT, Friday, July 27, 2012
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