Learn the difference between the epee and the sabre, the tuck and the pike, the dig and the pancake, and the meaning of all those bach volleyball hand signals.

Click the images at the top to learn the ins and outs of each sport, and click the arrows on the left and right to cycle through the rules, techniques, equipment and physiology of each event.

For a rundown on the history of each sport plus all the leading Australian and international contenders, check out our Olympic sport-by-sport previews and our guide to the athletes to watch.