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An images of reigning Olympic Men's 100m and 200m champion Usain Bolt is projected onto the Palace of Westminster, July 27 for the start of the London Olympic games.

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The Olympic rings are projected on the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben on the bank of the River Thames on July 27.

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An image of former British athlete Jonathan Edwards is projected on the Palace of Westminster on July 27.

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The flag of Great Britain is projected onto the House of Parliament during a light show to mark the start of the 2012 Olympic Games on July 27.
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