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We're used to seeing spectacular pictures of world class athletes at the Olympics – but what we don't see is how much work it takes to capture world class photos.
BBC News has been speaking to three sports photographers – Laurence Griffiths, Naomi Baker and Richard Heathcote – about their favourite shots from the Games so far.
Video journalist: Mohamed Madi