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From Katie Price for dressage to Prince William for archery, meet the stars we handpicked for our own Olympic team

We're not sure they'd bring back any gold medals, but they'd definitely make for good spectator sport

WE'VE been blown away by the sporting ability of all the Olympic athletes, but how would our favourite celebs fare at the Games?

We’ve put together our very own celebrity Olympic team (although we doubt they’d bring back a single medal…) #GoTeamCeleb

Boris Johnson – Abseiling

 Let's hope Boris Johnson has been practising his abseiling since this incident
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Let's hope Boris Johnson has been practising his abseiling since this incidentCredit: Rex Features

Who could forget poor old Boris dangling in the air at the London 2012 Olympics?

He was supposed to gracefully zoom above crowds watching the Games at Victoria Park, but instead he inelegantly ground to a halt 65ft off the ground.

According to eyewitnesses, he spent the intervening minutes waving his Union Jack flags.

He gets top marks for patriotism, but let’s hope he’s been practising his abseiling skills since then.

Prince William – Archery

 The Duchess of Cambridge's face says it all
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The Duchess of Cambridge's face says it allCredit: Splash News

The Duke of Cambridge tried his hand at archery in India earlier this year, and judging by the look on Kate’s face he wasn’t particularly talented.

We doubt he’d win us the gold, but at least it would be an interesting one to watch.

Plus, Prince George would be a great team mascot.

Arnold Schwarzenegger - Cycling

 Arnold Schwarzenegger is clearly a multi-talented man
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is clearly a multi-talented manCredit: Rex Features

He might be known for bodybuilding, but these pics of actor-turned-Mayor Arnie prove he’s a man of many talents.

He'll be shouting Hasta La Vista to the rest of the competition in no time.

Perhaps he’ll need to splash out on a proper bike though?

Katie Price – Dressage

 Horse-obsessed Katie Price would certainly bring something new to the Equestrian arena
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Horse-obsessed Katie Price would certainly bring something new to the Equestrian arenaCredit: Rex Features

She’s a big fan of horses, and it seems the former glamour model is turning into one herself in this picture.

With any luck she’ll give the other horses a run for their money, maybe her husband Kieran Haylor can be the jockey?

Rihanna – Swimming

 Rihanna seems to spend more time in a bikini than any other form of clothing
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Rihanna seems to spend more time in a bikini than any other form of clothingCredit: Splash News

The Barbadian singer posts snaps of herself posing in bikinis so often on Instagram that she must be clocking some serious hours in the pool. Surely all the pictures aren’t just for posing purposes?

Michael Phelps better watch out…

Leonardo Di Caprio – Walking

 Leo has proven he can well and truly strut his stuff
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Leo has proven he can well and truly strut his stuffCredit: Splash News

Let’s be honest, walking isn’t the most interesting of sports. But if happy chappy Leo was taking part we’d be glued to the screen.

Plus, after going through hours of gruelling filming in the remote wilds of Alberta, Canada, for The Revanent, taking part would literally be a walk in the park for the Oscar-winning actor.

Jennifer Lawrence – Diving

 Kick-ass Hunger Games star J-Law obviously makes the team
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Kick-ass Hunger Games star J-Law obviously makes the teamCredit: Fame Flynet

The Hunger Games actress looks super keen in her full-length wetsuit, and she’s definitely more covered up than Tom Daley in those little Speedos.

Although she is known for tripping up on the red carpet, so let’s hope she doesn’t fall over on the diving board…

Nicki Minaj – Weightlifting

 They're heavier than they look, you know...
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They're heavier than they look, you know...

Rapper Nicki spent so much time lifting those mini dumbbells in her Anaconda music video that she must have built up some muscles.

We’ll put her in touch with fellow teammate, Arnold Schwarzenegger, incase she needs some extra tips.

Zac Efron – Basketball

 We'd all become basketball experts pretty quickly with Zac on the team...
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We'd all become basketball experts pretty quickly with Zac on the team...Credit: Array

Okay, we admit we’ve only enlisted Bad Neighbours actor Zac on our team because we want to drool over him.

For some reason, the heart throb always seems to play basketball topless (not that we’re complaining).

Perhaps his abs will also distract the competition.

Geri Halliwal – Sailing

 Surely Geri would pick up a few extra points for this convincing reenactment?
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Surely Geri would pick up a few extra points for this convincing reenactment?Credit: Rex Features

Whether Ginger Spice is holidaying in St Tropez or Italy, she seems to spend most of her life on a boat.

We’re not sure if she has any sailing ability or just enjoys posing on boats?

But either way, what’s an Olympic team without a Spice Girl? #GoGeri

One Direction - Football

 We reckon the 1D boys would dazzle their opponents into defeat
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We reckon the 1D boys would dazzle their opponents into defeatCredit: Xposure
They can sing, they can dance and, from the looks of this pic, they can play football too.
These cheeky chappies are sure to put off their opponents with their pearly whites and cheesy grins.
We wonder if Zayn wants to join in on the subs bench?