Rio is blazing in glory and colour as the Olympic Games get into full swing.
But other Olympic cities, which have hosted the Games in years gone by, look vastly different: deserted, abandoned, and derelict.
These pictures capture how parts of former host cities such as Sarajevo, Athens and even Beijing as recently as 2008 fell into complete disrepair once the Games were over.
In some of these images, it is hard to believe it was just a matter of years ago when thousands watched as Olympians took to the stage across these venues.
Sarajevo, 1984
A derelict medals podium near to the ski jump Credit: ReutersA disused ski jump at Sarajevo Credit: ReutersAn abandoned judges' room Credit: Reuters
Athens, 2004
An abandoned volleyball stadium at the Faliro complex near Athens Credit: ReutersSwimming pool at the Olympic villge in Thrakomakedones Credit: ReutersThe disused canoe and slalom stadium Credit: ReutersBroken chairs at the baseball stadium at the Hellenikon Olympic complex Credit: ReutersThe Olympic mascots seen on a wall Credit: Reuters
Beijing, 2008
No entry: the former beach volleyball stadium at Beijing Credit: ReutersThe beach volleyball stadium lies disused and unmaintained Credit: ReutersA former Olympic rowing lake is filled with rubbish Credit: ReutersGlass panels where the former baseball stadium lay Credit: ReutersA changing room sign at the former Olympic rowing lake Credit: ReutersThe word 'dream' can be seen near the kayak site Credit: Reuters
