Dressage horse and rider (@ imagebroker.net/SuperStock)

Dressage horse and rider (@ imagebroker.net/SuperStock)

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• Teams from across the world will be riding into view in London today.""Park here for the best seats
• Losgelassenheit, anlehnung, geraderichtung, takt, schwung and versammlung are key skills for these animals.""What are we talking about?
• The International Equestrian Federation consider this sport “the highest expression of horse training”.""That\s because it\s far from routine
• You\re looking at just a small snapshot of a beautiful and gracious event.""No more horsing around - want to see the big picture?

Night-time landscape view of the Water Polo Arena in Olympic Park, London (@ Paul Cunningham/Corbis)

Night-time landscape view of the Water Polo Arena in Olympic Park, London (@ Paul Cunningham/Corbis)

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• It rains so much in this country that athletes often get wet in the pursuit of sporting excellence.""But which 2012 event considers it part of the game?
• Eight teams do battle in the quarter-finals taking place in this 5,000-seat venue today.""Hats off to them
• A stunning building like this is deserving of memorable feats to match.""What\s required to make a splash at the Olympics?
• One of the pre-Games favourites for this event went into it seeking a fourth straight gold medal.""Which country do they represent?

A golden snub-nosed monkey plays in a tree in Qinling Mountains, Shaanxi Province, China (@ Ma Xiaobo Photography China/Corbis)

A golden snub-nosed monkey plays in a tree in Qinling Mountains, Shaanxi Province, China (@ Ma Xiaobo Photography China/Corbis)

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• Success on the horizontal bar requires deep concentration.""Particularly when trying to keep an eye on an offspring as cute as this
• These might be golden animals but how much of a leap is required to go from this…""To this?
• Arboreal quadrupeds can usually be found hanging about in forested treetops.""How far from the local park are we talking?
• In these parts, there\s a chance you might also spot one of a few hundred extremely rare bears chomping on bamboo.""Behold a true giant

Exterior view of the shooting complex at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London, England (@ Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images)

Exterior view of the shooting complex at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London, England (@ Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images)

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• No, this isn\t NASA\s top secret, high-security, Moon-cheese research facility.""Actually, there are a lot of guns
• The 2012 Olympics have seen many new venues built across the country - could this be the coolest?""Check out our shooting gallery
• Amazing reactions are required for many of the shooting events that happen here.""But surely anyone could land a bullseye at this speed?
• This structure is meant to be temporary, unlike the massive, 236-year-old barracks across the lawn.""Which bird is in real danger around here at the moment?

Three dabbling ducks with their heads in the water, Saxony, Germany (@ S Meyers/Blickwinkel/age fotostock)

Three dabbling ducks with their heads in the water, Saxony, Germany (@ S Meyers/Blickwinkel/age fotostock)

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• We seem to have become embroiled in a series of daft tails.""Shall we dabble a bit further?
• Bottoms up!""Which cartoon bird also never ducked a challenge?
• These birds look like they\ve spotted gold.""Who else is thinking exactly the same thing today?
• Bobbing underwater with such synchronicity isn\t easy.""Particularly when the whole world is watching

ExCeL Centre Phase 2 East Entrance in London, England (@ Edmund Sumner/age fotostock)

ExCeL Centre Phase 2 East Entrance in London, England (@ Edmund Sumner/age fotostock)

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• Wow! Have we stumbled across a parking spot for UFOs?""You won\t find any aliens here - but some of the people are super-human
• In this arena today, fans will be cheering on athletes who bring something truly exciting to the table.""Their aggressive use of a bat is totally legal
• You can see boxing, fencing, taekwondo, judo, weightlifting and wrestling here during the Olympics.""Which of these translates as “the gentle way”?
• This venue has hosted The Boat Show, Europe\s Star Wars Celebration and the British International Motor Show.""Need a lift?

Bradley Wiggins in action at London 2012 (@ Christophe Ena / Getty)

Bradley Wiggins in action at London 2012 (@ Christophe Ena / Getty)

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• The cycling champion we\re celebrating has now claimed more Olympic medals than any other Brit.""He\s just swapped the yellow jersey for gold
• The London 2012 men\s road time trial course spanned a 44km route.""That\s 3,453km shorter than the colourful race he won last month
• Just days after triumphing in the Tour de France, Bradley Wiggins is victorious again.""Is he now a dead cert for this coveted prize too?
• When a cyclist is travelling at such high speeds, they need all the help they can get.""Does Team GB\s new hero have a secret weapon?