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As the Olympics continue in Rio, the athletes are impressing more and more each day.

In particular, one Michael Phelps has once again proven himself to be the greatest Olympian of all time.

But some have noticed that not everybody was overwhelmed by his fish-like abilities in the pool.

Many on social media last week were cracking jokes about the bored looking lifeguards in Rio.

But what is it actually like protecting the pools?

We sent 大象传媒 Radio Leicester's Jack Rafferty to find out.