Capturing the Olympic Spirit: Because What's More Thrilling Than Watching Athletes Sweat in HD?

As the Paris Olympics roll on, a group of photographers from The Guardian have taken on the noble mission of making sure we don’t forget a single drop of sweat, grimace of agony, or fleeting moment of joy. These visual artists have captured everything from pole vaulters pretending to be human rockets to synchronized swimmers looking like synchronized swimmers. In this epic photo essay, every frame is a reminder that while we sit on our couches, some people are actually out there, achieving thing