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Amazed by how talented artistic gymnasts are? Watch to learn more about how the sport began, and the ins and outs of competition.

Riders compete in eventing, dressage and jumping in the only Olympic sport in which men and women compete on equal terms.

Learn the ins and outs of mountain biking, and get to know how the sport first came to be.

Learn the basics of Badminton with the Olympic Channel's sport guide.

Men's wrestling is an Olympic Games ever-present, with the women's event joining the programme in 2004.

Lifting the greatest weight possible is the goal for these athletes, with the snatch and clean and jerk methods bringing the biggest lifts.

Teams consist of two players who play over best of three sets. Types of shots include an ace, a bump pass, a dig, a spike, a dink and block.

Teams consist of six athletes playing the best of five sets. A player called the 'Libero' may substitute into the back court for any player.

Athletes must swim 1.5km, cycle 40km and run 10km, but the triathlon transitions are often called the fourth discipline and can be decisive.

Elite tennis can be won or lost on the smallest of margins, and the pressure often serves up incredible tension and thrilling matches.