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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/ol13a.jpgStaff at the Aquatics Centre add the finishing touches to the Olympic rings logo. The opening ceremony for the Games will be held on July 27th, 2012. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/ol15a.jpgCompetitors have a free training session at the equestrian centre in Greenwich Park. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Wire
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/ol14a.jpgSyncronised divers from team GB attend a training session at the main pool of the Aquatics Centre. Photograph: Tim Wimborne/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/ol12a.jpgAfter winning the Tour De France, Britain's Bradley Wiggins cycles near his home in Eccleston, Lancashire, ahead of the London 2012 Olympics. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/op11a.jpgFormer England striker Michael Owen carries the torch through Battersea dogs home with a Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Rory. Photograph: Ki Price/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/o1a.jpgDoreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, carries the Olympic torch into the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust Centre. The flame is being carried through all boroughs of London ahead of the opening ceremony on July 27th, 2012. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/op4a.jpgSoldiers walk past the Olympic Stadium in east London. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/o2a.jpgThe waxwork of the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, is unveiled at the Madame Tussauds attraction in London. Photograph: Ki Price/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/ol7a.jpgMembers of the Australian swim team listen to a coach during a training session at the Aquatics Centre. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/ol6a.jpgLondon 2012 mascots Wenlock and Mandeville at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/ol8a.jpgLondon 2012 mascot Mandeville receives a high five at Heathrow Airport. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/ol9a.jpgPerformers welcome members of the Brazilian Olympic squad during a ceremony at the Athletes' Village. Photograph: Neil Hall/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/op10a.jpgMembers of the Brazilian Olympic squad are welcomed at the Athletes' village. Photograph: Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/07/o3a.jpgThe Australian Olympic men's volleyball team arrives at Heathrow Airport. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
