Top 10 “Olympic Tattoos” from Athletes in Olympic Games 2012

While medals carry their weight, it seems that an Olympic tattoo is now the sign of true sporting success. 

Athletes including the record-breaking U.S. gold medalist Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and swimmer Elizabeth Beisel, who each sport tattoos of the logo on their bodies.

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For life: Olympic athletes are branding themselves with tattoos of the trademark Olympic Games rings, seen above on Canadian swimmer Alexa Komarnycky. Other Olympians include Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte (Read more and See more Pictures)