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The Countdown Begins: A Sneak Peek as Olympians Prepare For the Games

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The Countdown Begins: A Sneak Peek as Olympians Prepare For the Games

July 25, 2012 by Michele Foley

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If you're anything like us, you've got a case of Olympics fever. With the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony only two days away, we're celebrating early with a sneak peek of all the elite athletes in action. Click through to see how the Olympians are honing their skills during practice sessions at the very London sites where they will compete!

A peek through the rings at London's new Velodrome.

Nick D'Arcy of Australia practices his stroke at the Aquatics Centre in Olympic Park. The Aquatics Centre is one of a handful of venues built for the games that will remain open once the Olympics are over.

Well-known for hosting musical greats, Wembley Arena has been reborn into a badminton arena.

An Australian rowing pair makes their way back from practice from Eton Dorney, one of many venues that sits outside of London's city limits.

Great Britain hopes its synchronized team can swim its way to gold this year.

Many Brits are hoping that the home advantage will take Andy Murray to gold.

In just a few days, these rings will be touched by the greats.

Will the Chinese once again dominate the men's gymnastics events?

Hannah Miley of Great Britain takes pause between practice laps; the Scottish swimmer is a favorite to win in the women’s 400-Meter individual medley this Saturday.

Solmaz Abbasi of Iran begins her practice run at Eton Dorney.

A gymnast chalks his hands in preparation for the parallel bars.

Kenrick Monk of Australia and Ryan Lochte of the United States have a friendly chat between training sessions — talk about some serious eye candy!

David Florence of Great Britain is one of the first to try out London's new whitewater rafting venue, which was built especially for the games.

Diver Alicia Blagg, 15, learned she made Great Britain's Olympic team while in class — her mom sent her the news via text!

Paolo Ottavi of Italy finds his balance on the rings.

Elena Richter of Germany looks on for her mark.

A few gymnasts from Great Britain's artistic men's team pause for a group shot.

Kristian Thomas of Great Britain takes flight from the vault.

Coming off the heels of his win at Wimbledon, Roger Federer is the one to beat.

Everything's in synch for divers Ruoling Chen and Hao Wang of China.

For this gymnast, practice (hopefully) makes perfect.

Citra Febrianti of Indonesia lifting some serious weights during a practice session.

Olympic fever started early for the US women's soccer team who beat France during their first game today.

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