The 2012 Summer Olympics have kicked off with bang, giving spectators around the globe the chance to cheer on our countries' best athletes as they compete in various feats of strength. Not only do the Olympics offer up the perfect opportunity to take in some magnificent demonstrations of athletic prowess, but they also give us a glimpse at what are, arguably, the best physiques in the entire world.
All week, we'll be bringing you special coverage of these glorious Olympic bodies. Now, let the games begin.
Juan-Carlos Navarro of Spain and Peng Zhou of China, Basketball
Lukmon Lawal of Nigeria (L) and Ihab Almatbouli of Jordan (R), Boxing
Sarra Besbes of Tunisia (L) and Xiaojuan Luo (R) of China (R), Fencing
Kristian Thomas of Great Britain, Artistic Gymnastics
Ryan Giggs, Great Britain, Soccer
Matt Grevers, USA, Men's 100m Backstroke
Jana Vesela, Team Czech Republic, Basketball
Elizabeth Armitstead, Great Britain, Road Cycling
Ali Raisman, USA, Artistic Gymnastics
Linus Lichtschlag and Lars Hartig of Germany, Rowing
Rashed Eisa, UAE, Soccer
Breeja Larson of the United States, Women's 100m Breaststroke
Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Team Great Britain, Basketball
Fabio Fognini, Italy, Men's Singles Tennis
Daisuke Suzuki of Japan and Amrabat Noureddine of Morocco (L), Roger Espinoza of Honduras and Javier Martinez of Spain (R), Soccer
Ryan Lochte, USA
Kevin Durant, Team USA, Basketball
Serena Williams, USA, Women's Singles Tennis
Gabrielle Douglas of the United States, Artistic Gymnastics
Martin Reader, Canada, Beach Volleyball
Michael Phelps, USA. Men's 200m Butterfly
Erika Souza, Team Brasil, Basketball
Chen Xue of China, Beach Volleyball
Pierre Yves Beny, France, Artistic Gymnastics
Hope Solo (L), Heather O'Reilly(R), Team USA, Soccer
Maria Sharapova, Russia, Women's Singles Tennis
Venus Williams, USA, Women's Singles Tennis
Zara Dampney (L) and Shauna Mullin (R), Great Britain, Beach Volleyball
Fabien Gilot, France, Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
