The Officials Are Ready on the Water Cube's Pool Deck
From Mat Luebbers, About.com
As the competition is about to begin, the officials take their places around the pool. Meet staff takes care of swimmers' extra clothing while they race.
Judges take their places as volunteers walk behind them
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