Cheerleaders perform during Women's Beach Volleyball on Day 1 of the 2012 Olympics

Fortunately, his fears were never realised. As a beach volleyball virgin, I have no idea whether London in the rain has the same je ne sais quoi as the sun-kissed beaches of Ipanema, or Santa Monica. Though I assume the cheerleaders don’t usually stand shivering in dressing gowns between dances.
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Bonkers: A group of dancers use beach balls during their routine to keep spectators entertained at the beach volleyball

What a show: Cheerleaders perform during Women's Beach Volleyball on Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Horse Guards Parade

Beach party vibe: Cheerleaders' dance performances were greeted with cheers as enthusiastic as any those granted any of the sporting prowess on display

Intermission: The dancers emerged onto the court between matches, as the MC whipped the crowd into a frenzy (Read more and See more Pictures)