Swimming is perhaps the most highly-anticipated event in the entire Olympics.
The best swimmers become international superstars overnight and end up on our TV screens throughout the duration of the games.
London 2012 has been no different.
On top of being a glamour sport, Olympic swimming also takes center stage when it comes to providing incredible photos.
These are some of the best from the first few days of competition.
Missy Franklin becomes one with the water during her backstroke semifinal
Tomas Klobucink of Slovakia competes in the men's 200-meter breaststroke heat
Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte (center) on her way to gold in the women's 100-meter breaststroke
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