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Synchronised swimmingÒThe Egyptian team were in the middle of a long practice session. They noticed me and my cameras, and for a few seconds, it was like photographing a group of giggling teenagers, but then they went right back to business. They didnÕt finish on the podium, but in watching the effort, energy and enthusiasm they displayed in training, I can only imagine these young women will go on to do great things. They were a joy and a beauty to watch.Ó David Burnett5BoxingÒJoint NOC training sessions happen in Olympic boxing so that athletes can spar with someone other than their own team-mates. This photo was taken during a joint session at Riocentro featuring the Cuban boxing team and the Azerbaijani boxing team.Ó John Huet466 OLYMPIC REVIEW