Tattoos of the iconic Olympic logo — the five interlocked rings — aren’t just for the world’s top athletes.

Amateurs, performers at the opening ceremony and tourists, too, have been inspired to get the Olympic spirit under their skin.

London tattoo parlors say the plain Olympic rings are the most popular choice for tourists and fans who want a permanent souvenir.

"They’re mainly Americans — there’s a hell of a lot of Americans in town," said Darryl Gates, owner of the Diamond Jacks tattoo parlor.

British fans, meanwhile, are getting something more patriotic.

"We did the Team GB lion logo on two athletes who came in on opening ceremony day," said Scott Maclaren at the Fulham Tattoo Center.

—Sylvia Hui — Twitter http://twitter.com/sylviahui

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