Olympics - Day 13 photos

Women's 20km walk starts on time, with Russia's Olga Kaniskina establishing an early lead over the rest of the field





The weather has little impact on conditions for the men's inaugural 10km swim at the Shunyi rowing lake





Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh of the United States celebrate defending their beach volleyball title as they take gold





The rain eases off for competitors in the track and field events. Here, Blanka Vlasic of Croatia competes in the women's high jump





Czech Republic's Roman Sebrle competes in the long jump as he attempts to defend his Olympic decathlete crown





But after three events America's silver medallist from Athens, Bryan Clay, leads the field on 2862 points





While with the rope Ukraine's Anna Bessonova, bronze medallist in Athens, is the most likely to take a medal from the dominant Russians





Britain's Tonia Couch qualifies for the women's 10m platform final alonside team-mate Stacie Powell in 12th and 11th respectively


Courtesy BBC NEWS