Rio Olympics 2016: Team GB Are Really, Really Excited About The Opening Ceremony

'Duncan Scott has blocked the toilet. #CHEERS'

It’s nearly time - the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

We’re excited, you’re excited but nowhere near as much as Team GB.

But first, there’s been a couple of minor incidents to dampen the mood.

Duncan Scott has blocked the toilet. #CHEERS

β€” James Guy (@Jimbob95goon) August 5, 2016

And going through customs with a significant amount of firepower has its downsides.

It took us 3 hours last night to clear firearms & get out of the airport #TeamGB #RioOlym… https://t.co/Vo6EmVllmm pic.twitter.com/jp6xcnjWmb

β€” Elena Allen (@ElenaAllenGB) August 5, 2016

Oh dear.

But enough of that, here’s how they’ve all been preparing for tonight and the events that follow.

Swimmer Siobhan O’Connor has been checking out the venue.

So tomorrow it begins..... 🏊⭐️

A photo posted by Siobhan-Marie O'Connor 🐼 (@siobhanmoconnor95) on

Field athlete Mark Dry has been posing for a few dubious polaroids.

Polaroids done πŸ˜‚

A photo posted by Mark Dry (@markdry) on

Cyclist Geraint Thomas is either trespassing or committing sporting treason.

Behind enemy lines...

A photo posted by Geraint Thomas (@geraintthomas86) on

This bunch of handsome chaps look like they’re taking it far too easy.

At the British School, great place to chill and amazing food!! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @TeamGB @DFS pic.twitter.com/0ILSEvWySk

β€” Max Whitlock (@maxwhitlock1) August 5, 2016

The Rugby 7s team have been joyriding on inappropriately sized bikes for men of such stature.

Cycling tour of the athletes village! @teamgb #BringOnTheGreat #rugby7s πŸ‡§πŸ‡·πŸš΄πŸ½

A photo posted by trmitchell (@trmitchell) on

Ruby Harrold hasn’t forgotten what’s important.

So good to FaceTime these 2. Just missing Mel now πŸ‡§πŸ‡· pic.twitter.com/kUGiyjltqv

β€” Ruby Harrold (@RubyHarrold) August 5, 2016

The diving guys looking good.

😊 @JackLaugher pic.twitter.com/IP06QFqlPq

β€” Chris Mears (@ChrisMears93) August 5, 2016

Charley Hull has been sabotaging all the training equipment.

Seriously smashed the gymmmmmmmmmm. That was so good.

β€” Charley hull✌️ (@HullCharley) August 5, 2016

The rowing team have presumably been doing anything humanly possible not to fall into Rio’s apparently less-than-savoury waters.

On the water in the Coxless four. It's starting to feel real now. Racing our heat on the 7th...#olympics #rowing pic.twitter.com/jTtT6x9ZXc

β€” Alex Gregory (@AlexGregoryGB) August 5, 2016

Speaking of the water, wonderful wildlife but does look a little bit scummy...

@AlexGregoryGB practising to be the next David Attenborough. Does mean walking to the course takes a lot longer... pic.twitter.com/nA5vPfbDLZ

β€” Matt Langridge (@matt_langridge8) August 5, 2016

Let’s hope all the cycling team are a bit blurrier in future photos.

Finished our first track session on the New Olympic track today!#olympics #teamgb @JasonKenny107 @CallumSkinner pic.twitter.com/OOBvVKzNdF

β€” Philip Hindes (@Philip_hindes) August 5, 2016

Callum Skinner has fallen victim to some rather unfortunate sign placement.

Found myself in the collage of team members on the GB house wall. pic.twitter.com/lVxY361YY6

β€” Callum Skinner (@CallumSkinner) August 5, 2016

Brinn and Louis are having a twitter love-in.

I love Louis Smith he's my rock he really is amazing. A true role model and hero 😍😍😍😍😍

β€” Brinn Bevan (@brinnbevan) August 5, 2016

Thanks bro ❀ https://t.co/uUyNm1ZuGD

β€” Louis Smith MBE (@louissmith1989) August 5, 2016

The relay teams have been practicing that real nail-biting part of their sport.

Morning relay practice with the 4x400 girls πŸƒπŸΎπŸ’¨ #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/JFnAFanBd1

β€” Anyika Onuora (@annyonuora) August 5, 2016

And there are so many more which you can keep up with in the Twitter feed below...

Close

What's Hot