Athletes prepare for the Olympics (16 images)

Members of the Swiss and Australian Women's beach volleyball team practice two days before the beginning of the London 2012 Games in London, July 25, 2012. UPI/Hugo Philpott

Two members of the beach volleyball dance squad cool themselves down two days before the London 2012 games will commence in London, July 25, 2012. UPI/Hugo Philpott

Weightlifters use the practice room at the ExCel exhibition centre, venue for the Olympic Weightlifting competition in London on July 25, 2012. Two days remain until opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics. UPI/Terry Schmitt

The Egyptian synchronized swimming team practices at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 26, 2012 in London. UPI/Brian Kersey