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July 15, 2007

First Day of Pan American Games Practice Photos

Team USA had its first practice session in Rio in an open-air facility being used by all of the teams competing at the Pan American Games. After Cuba's women's team completed its workout, Team USA took to the mat to prepare for this weekend's event.

Adler Volmar and Justin Flores warm up during practice.	Team Leader Bert Lopez after working out with the Team.	USA Judo Director of High Performance and Taraje Williams-Murray discuss training.
Volmar and Rick Hawn during a newaza session.	Volmar during a warm up run.	Asma Sharif and Ronda Rousey work on newaza.
Lopez watches randori.	Lopez during warm-ups.	Grace Ohashi stretches out.
Coach German Velazco.	Jeanette Rodriguez does an uchikomi drill with Marti Malloy.	Team Leader Leo White cheesing.
Coach Israel Hernandez.	Coach Jason Morris and Trainer Darryl Miller.	Morris watches a practice round.
Rodriguez and Malloy.	Kirk Hoffmann and Volmar work on newaza.	Hoffmann and Taraje Williams-Murray take a break.
Marina Lambert and Rodriguez work on newaza.	Lambert works with Coach Jhonny Prado.	Newaza session.
Flores working out with Hernandez.