The most impressive images from this year’s Olympic Games

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What so great about it? Anyone know what it takes to support the privileged lifestyle and ego of one of these athletes? Also why pros like Lebron James allowed if only for commercial reasons? The Olympinks is a mafia and getting more irrelevant every year, it bankrupts cities and creates white elephant stadiums. Rich poor divide is never so obvious than during Olympinks.

 

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Riding the waves -

As William de Smet of Belgium took his sail across the Marseille Marina during a training exercise on July 25, this picture was captured as the waves crested the water.

 

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Stay focused -

Poland's Katarzyna Wegrzyn focuses intensely on the ball just before serving during a round of table tennis against Sweden's Linda Bergstrom.

 

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Spreading love -

Noah Williams kisses fellow team member Tom Daley after receiving silver medals at the medal ceremony for the men’s synchronized diving event.

 

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Exciting stuff -

After winning his bronze medal following his finals match in the fencing event, Mohamed El-Sayed of Egypt celebrated with a leap and a shout that echoed off the walls of Paris’ Grand Palais.

 

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Rugby gives you wings -

During an intense semi-finals match for the Rugby Sevens event, this picture of Fiji’s Selestino Ravutaumada was captured as he gleefully soared over the line and scored his team’s fourth try.

 

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Reflection -

As Olga Zabelinskaya of Uzbekistan prepared to cycle in the Women's Individual Time Trial event, the Olympic rings were perfectly reflected on her goggles.

 

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Ring-colored glasses -

Another shot from the opening ceremony captured handball player Dylan Nahi of France as he wore glasses showcasing the Olympic rings. The addition of the Eiffel Tower’s own rings in the background is a great touch!