@Lin Qingfeng

"Finally, revenge!"

Chinese weightlifter Lin Qingfeng, after winning the men's 69kg category

@Qian Hong

"The era of Ye Shiwen has come."

Former Chinese swimmer Qian Hong on Ye's second gold at the London Games

@Chen Ruolin

"Teacher He, why didn't you send congratulations to me? I have been waiting for a long time. Unfair! Unfair! @He Jiong!"

Chinese diver Chen Ruolin deriding He Jiong, a popular Chinese TV host, for not sending congratulation on her victory

@Wang Hao

"Uh ... Are you OK, Tianjin? Allow me to say - my house is located on the first floor."

Chinese diver Wang Hao, on the recent rainstorms in his hometown, Tianjin

@Weightlifter Zhang Jie

"My friends, thank you for your support and encouragement! So thankful! But there is still one thing I feel so sorry about - singer Zhang Jie has been disturbed by many people due to my thoughtlessness. I'm sorry!"

Chinese weightlifter Zhang Jie on his performance in London

@Gymnastics Lu Bo

"Our girls shed the tears of regret, not of failure. Adjust well. There are still competitions ahead! Once you try your best, nothing is regretful. You know many other factors also influenced your scores. Don't worry! At least you don't need to marry Guo Weiyang, right? Hold on! Come on! You are the best!"

Chinese gymnast Lu Bo on the women's team losing the team event in London

@ladygaga

"The Olympics is the best ever. But I went through a whole pack of tissues last night, watching hard working athletes achieve their dreams." International pop icon Lady Gaga on the Olympics and the athletes

@Tian Tingting

"Ye Shiwen breaks a record again! But someone said she has taken drugs. Why does this always happen when the Chinese win a gold? Why weren't there any questions about Phelps when he won eight gold medals in 2008? Hold on, Ye Shiwen! Hold on, China!"

China's former synchronized swimmer Tian Tingting talking about Ye's second gold

@MichaelPhelps

"Number 18 and 19 for my career so far!!! Omg I'm speechless right now!"

US swimmer Michael Phelps on becoming the most decorated Olympic athlete with 19 medals

@MarioBalotelli

"Michael Phelps, the fastest swimmer in water. Ashley Young, the fastest swimmer on land."

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli appreciating Michael Phelps' feat, but still taking a shot at Manchester United's Ashley Young

@lolojones

"Even Rappers want bling bling like @MichaelPhelps."

US 100m hurdler Lolo Jones congratulating Michael Phelps

@DeronWilliams

"Has anyone seen my shoe? I lost it in the 3rd quarter."

US basketball player Deron Williams lost one shoe in the third quarter of the US' second game, a 110-63 victory over Tunisia

@WayneRooney

"Why is every news channel I'm watching trying to find faults with everything at Olympics. Just enjoy it. I think it's been great"

British soccer player Wayne Rooney