Thanks to the exceptional work and optimism of all involved, all Olympic venues have been finished a year ahead of time.
This great achievement is a terrific advert, not just for London, but for the whole of the UK.
As the one-year countdown to London 2012 gets underway, widespread global support proves to be a driving force for positive change. Already, 12 million of the world's most disadvantaged children have been reached by 'International Inspiration', the international sports legacy programme of the London 2012 Organising Committee. In addition to this, national enthusiasm and excitement is clear with 3.5 million tickets sold and 250,000 people volunteering so far.
Lord Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee, said the 2012 Olympics would be "a spectacular festival of sport and culture in the world's greatest city, which will be more magical and vibrant than ever."
Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, seconded Lord Coe's remarks, saying: "London 2012 is now ideally placed not just to deliver top level Olympic competition but also to leave a great legacy to the British people. I wish London well as it enters its final year of preparations and testing and I am confident that next summer this great city will once again do the Olympic Movement proud."
London Mayor, Boris Johnson, said: "we will be looking forward to next summer with great excitement...with a year to go we can safely say we are ready to welcome the world".
Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, is equally positive: "It's on time and on budget...and testing is well underway. In all, it is a showcase of the best of British construction, creativity, teamwork and achievement."