2012 Summer Olympics
Preparations in London are underway for 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled for Friday, July 27.
Section:Gallery
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A man walks past an Olympic mascot statue painted in the likeness of a map Monday, July 23, 2012, in London. The statue is one of 84 fiberglass sculptures of the mascots Wenlock or Mandeville that were painted by various artists and erected across the city for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Charlie Riedel Associated Press
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Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia, second left, hits a shot as he and U.S. golfer Dustin Johnson, left, take it in turns to hit golf balls at a floating golf hole on the River Thame as Olympic rings hang from Tower Bridge ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 23, 2012, in London. The two golfers took part in the stunt to promote a sportswear maker. Golf is set to be included as an Olympic sport in the next games in 2016.
Matt Dunham Associated Press
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In this photo provided by LOCOG, Amelia Hempleman-Adams poses with the Olympic Flame on top of a London Eye pod on the Torch Relay leg through London, Sunday July 22, 2012. Opening Ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday July 27.
Lewis Whyld Locog
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In this photo provided by LOCOG, Amelia Hempleman-Adams poses with the Olympic Flame on top of a London Eye pod on the Torch Relay leg through London. Opening Ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday July 27.
Lewis Whyld Pa
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Taxis drive slowly in protest across Tower Bridge in London, Monday, July 23, 2012. The traditional London taxis were holding a protest against not being allowed to drive in the Olympic Lanes once they come into force on Wednesday, July 25.
Kirsty Wigglesworth Associated Press
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Police boats patrol on the River Thames past The Tower of London, Monday, July 23, 2012. Security in the capital has been stepped up ahead of the Summer Olympics which start on Friday, July 27.
Kirsty Wigglesworth Associated Press
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Jessica Hardy stretches before her training session at the Aquatics Center at the Olympic Park, Monday, July 23, 2012, in London. Opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27.
Jae Hong Associated Press
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Artists cheer as members of the South African Olympic delegation arrive for the flag raising ceremony at the Olympic Village in London, Monday, July 23, 2012, four days before the start of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Khaled Desouki Pool Afp
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Volunteers wait outside the Olympic Park in London, Monday, July 23, 2012. Opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27.
Emilio Morenatti Associated Press
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Flavio LaGioia cleans an Olympic mascot statue painted like a tourist located along the River Thames Monday, July 23, 2012, in London. The statue is one of 84 fiberglass sculptures of the mascots Wenlock or Mandeville that were painted by various artists and erected across the city for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Charlie Riedel Associated Press
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Soldiers raise the South African flag during the Flag Raising ceremony at the Olympic Village in London on Monday, July 23, 2012. The opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled for Friday, July 27.
Khaled Desouki Pool Afp