2012 Olympics: 10 Coolest Photos from 5th Day of Summer Games

The 2012 Olympic Games have provided us with many a visual treat, as photographers from all around the world have descended upon the greatest sporting event on planet earth.

And as a picture is worth a thousand words, we'll spare you the bore of reading those words and let you soak up the compelling imagery those photographers have provided.

These are the coolest photos from Day 5 at the Summer Games in London, and I sincerely hope you enjoy them as much as I did while perusing them for your pleasure.

Wait, I Thought This Was Soccer...

These two footballers look to be engaged in a Greco-Roman wrestling match, though we don't know which one of them came away victorious.

Spirit of Competition Meets Brotherly Love

These two judo contestants show one another their love and respect after their match. Much respect from me to them for their sportsmanship.

The Sweetness of Victory...

These athletes work so hard to get to this point in their careers. Thus, when they fulfill their goals, their reactions can be as dramatic as if they had just struck the mother lode. 

...And the Agony of Defeat

Wait—I thought they used blunted swords.

Another World

Underwater photos are the coolest. It's like you're looking in an entirely different world than the one in which we live. 

Table Tennis Meets the Matrix

The sport of table tennis is incredibly fast-paced and dynamic. This photo captures those properties in a tangible way.

Through the Eyes of a Warrior

This weightlifter attacked his challenge with warrior-like intensity.

The only thing missing is the sound of his war cry.

Sailing, or Walking on Water?

Great Britain's men's sailing team demonstrates the incredibly extreme measures it takes to keep one of these competitive sailing vessels properly moving in choppy conditions.

Would You Rather...

Would you rather take a punch to the gut or a punch to the neck?

I don't know if there's a right answer to that question. 

Who Needs Gravity?

The men and women in Olympic gymnastics routinely defy the laws of nature. This picture demonstrates that fact to perfection.