The 32 best photographs from the opening weekend of the Olympics

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The opening weekend of the Rio Olympics featured new world records, stunning upsets, heartbreaking crashes and injuries, and plenty more excitement.

One of the best parts of the Olympics, though, is the photography. The photos from every sport are terrific, and they capture the emotion, energy, and athleticism of the Games. That Rio is one of the most photogenic cities in the world helps, too.

Here are some of our favorite photos from the opening weekend, all courtesy of Getty. This is by no means an exhaustive list - there are simply too many terrific shots to choose from. We picked 32, but we'll be updating this post throughout the games as more great photos come in.

Enjoy!