29 July 2012 Last updated at 09:24 ET

The grace and power of a gymnast

Italy's Erika Fasana performs on the beam during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event

Leg strength is critical in gymnastics and this shot of Italy's Erika Fasana performing on the beam during the artistics event at the North Greenwich Arena amply demonstrates her muscle definition.

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