The London Olympics of 2012 had the nation engrossed and it was no different on South Tyneside where lots of Shields Gazette followers shared their views on their favourite moments.
Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Joanna Rowsell and the opening ceremony all had you filled with love - and a definite feelgood factor.
Others among you had your say on whether Bradley Wiggins was the greatest ever British Olympian.
Re-live those golden memories and see if you can spot someone you know from South Tyneside pictured in the Summer of 2012.
5. John loved the athletics
John Mitchell, 67, added: "The opening ceremony was a great start. We couldn’t have asked for more." For me, athletics is the Olympic Games. "I’m not interested in the horse jumping or the ping pong. "Mo Farah’s victory in the 10,000 was a particular highlight." | sg
6. Big praise from Sheila
Sheila Carrahar, 66, said: “I’m not a sports fan, but you can’t miss it at the moment – it’s the first item on the news. Wiggins did us proud. “He’s a one-off.” | sg
7. Lionel watched quite a bit
South Shields shopper Lionel Trattles, 70, is a self-confessed royalist. He said: "It was great to see Zara Phillips take silver in the equestrian event. "I’m not a huge sports fan, but the Games have drawn me in and I have watched quite a bit - a lot more than I thought I would, " | sg
8. Bigging up Bradley
Semi-retired council worker Jimmy Carrahar, 62, from South Shields, was a big fan of Bradley Wiggins and said: “He’s a true sportsman. He proved that in the time trials. “And his triumph came just days after he became the first Britain to win the Tour De France. “What more could you ask for?” | sg