US 400m hurdler Michael Tinsley trains at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham yesterday. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil’s Cesar Cielo swims during a training session ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games in Crystal Palace in London yesterday. (Photo: AFP)

Great Britain Men’s football captain Ryan Giggs (far left) of Wales and fellow Welshman Craig Bellamy (2nd left) take part in a squad training session at their training base in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, central England, yesterday. (Photo: AFP)

Japanese gymnasts Rie Tanaka (centre right), and Yu Minobe use a bag to shield from rain as they arrive at the Welcome Centre near the Athletes’ Village at the Olympic Park, London, yesterday. (Photo: AP)

Members of the Canadian women’s soccer team arrive at the Athletes’ Village at the Olympic Park, London, yesterday. (Photo: AP)

Members of the Brazilian men’s gymnastics team arrive at Heathrow Airport yesterday as London prepares for the 2012 Summer Olympics. (Photo: AP)