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Rain and sun at the London Olympics

Weather can play a critical part in many Olympic events, both for spectators and competitors.

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July 27: Winds were favourable for Queen Elizabeth(***)s (***)arrival(***) at the opening ceremony.
By Richard Angwin
Published On 31 Jul 2012
We shall not be moved
July 20: Fans cover up as the rain falls during the Senegal versus Uruguay football match at Wembley Stadium.
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That''s more like it!
July 30: The Union Flags flutter on a fine day at the Olympic Rowing competition at the Eton Dorney Rowing Centre.
Covering up
July 31: Rain forces Marketa Slukova and Kristyna Kolocova of the Czech Republic to ditch bikinis in favour of warmer clothing as rain falls during their Beach Volleyball match against the US.
At full stretch
July 29: Venezuela(***)s Jesus Villafane Marquina gives his all in a Beach Volleyball match in fine weather at Horse Guards Parade.
Nuts about Brazil
July 26: Brazilian tourists in Piccadilly Circus show support for their athletes ahead of the Olympic Games.
Definitely not beach weather
July 29: Spectators huddle under their umbrellas as the rain falls during the women(***)s Beach Volleyball match between Germany and Australia on Horse Guards Parade.
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Soaking it up
July 27: A fine day ahead of Olympic Sailing events at Weymouth on the south coast of England.
Going for gold
July 30: Elena Richter of Germany takes aim during the archery competition at Lord(***)s Cricket Ground. Crosswinds were a problem for some of the competitors.
Bright and breezy
July 28: Gold medal favourite, Ben Ainslie of Great Britain sails his Finn dinghy past the Royal Hotel at Weymouth in ideal conditions during the official practice race.
Down and out
July 29: Calm conditions did not help these double skullers in their attempt to progress to the next round at Eton Dorney.
Under cover
July 29: Poland(***)s Agnieszka Radwanska  serves to Germany(***)s Julia Goerges as they play under a closed roof during a rainy day in their women(***)s singles tennis match at Wimbledon.
The best of British
July 29: The women(***)s Road Race experienced bright sunshine and  during the 140 kilometre race around Surrey but the sprint to the finish in The Mall took place during a torrential shower.
Stormy skies
July 29: An atmospheric shot as a heavy shower looms above a competitor in the men(***)s slalom at Lee Valley Whitewater Centre.
Soaking wet
July 29: Marcelo Tosi of Brazil, acknowledges the crowd after completing the dressage phase of the equestrian event during pouring rain.