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Gymnasts bounce, twist and sommersault on trampolines to impress the judges and earn the most points.

Athletes choose from up to 14 different clubs to direct the golf ball into each hole in as few strokes as possible.

One of the world's most popular sports, soccer has featured in almost every Olympics, but women's soccer first appeared in 1996.

Fencers spar in bouts, scoring hits with the blades three different types of swords. The goal is to hit without being hit.

One of the newest Olympic sports, BMX made its debut at Beijing 2008 where races of around 40 seconds have proved hugely popular with fans.

Road cycling, part of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, involves racing on a course including tough climbs and fast descents.

Track Cycling, which includes five different events on a 250-metre track, became an Olympic sport during the first modern Games in 1896.

Instead of slaloming down an icy ski slope, these athletes twist and turn on canoes and kayaks through 300 metres of white water rapids.

The idea of paddling a canoe or kayak through calm water seems relaxing, but for these athletes the competition is intense and exhausting.

Olympic boxing has been the pathway to success for many famous male boxers over the years. A women's competition was added in 2012.