http://www.life.com/images/logo.png LIFE - Seeking Glory: Pig Olympic Games http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/36852/seeking-glory-pig-olympic-games Let the Games Begin! http://www.life.com/image/57345837 In Moscow, Russia, pig owners from seven different countries gather to show off the skills of their star piglets at the Pig Olympic Games. At the event, pigs partake in pigball (soccer), swimming, and running competitions. Pictured: A piggy mentally prepares for the long swim ahead.]]> 57345837 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT In Moscow, Russia, pig owners from seven different countries gather to show off the skills of their star piglets at the Pig Olympic Games. At the event, pigs partake in pigball (soccer), swimming, and running competitions. Pictured: A piggy mentally prepares for the long swim ahead.]]> AFP 2010 gettyImages.com Dee-fense! Dee-fense! http://www.life.com/image/57343252 During pigball, the pigs are divided into two teams of five and chase after a soccer ball covered in fish oil, which they push with their snouts. To score goals, the porcine competitors push a ball into a circle painted in the corner of the pen.]]> 57343252 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT During pigball, the pigs are divided into two teams of five and chase after a soccer ball covered in fish oil, which they push with their snouts. To score goals, the porcine competitors push a ball into a circle painted in the corner of the pen.]]> TATYANA MAKEYEVA 2010 gettyImages.com Cut to the Chase http://www.life.com/image/57343229 Two owners cheer on their piglets in the running competition.]]> 57343229 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT Two owners cheer on their piglets in the running competition.]]> TATYANA MAKEYEVA 2010 gettyImages.com I Should've Worn Goggles http://www.life.com/image/57345835 ]]> 57345835 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT ]]> AFP 2010 gettyImages.com Under Pressure http://www.life.com/image/57345841 ]]> 57345841 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT ]]> AFP 2010 gettyImages.com Really, I'm Just Happy to Be Here http://www.life.com/image/57345836 ]]> 57345836 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT ]]> AFP 2010 gettyImages.com I'm On to You! http://www.life.com/image/57343185 ]]> 57343185 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT ]]> TATYANA MAKEYEVA 2010 gettyImages.com Fast Company http://www.life.com/image/57345840 ]]> 57345840 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT ]]> AFP 2010 gettyImages.com Show Off http://www.life.com/image/57343078 ]]> 57343078 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT ]]> TATYANA MAKEYEVA 2010 gettyImages.com Tight Race http://www.life.com/image/57343116 ]]> 57343116 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT ]]> TATYANA MAKEYEVA 2010 gettyImages.com Splashing to Victory http://www.life.com/image/57343208 ]]> 57343208 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:00:00 EDT ]]> TATYANA MAKEYEVA 2010 gettyImages.com