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Britain to have 13500 troops on duty for 2012 Olympics - 3News NZ
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 15, 2011
News of the world with video, photos and blogs from 3news.co.nz. The latest world news from Africa, America, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom and the Middle East. The latest entertainment news, celebrity gossip and video from 3 News. The latest politics news from New Zealand; Labour, National, NZ economy,… Full Story »
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London 2012 Olympics: BOA ban on drug cheats is right. We must fight to keep ... - Telegraph.co.uk
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 14, 2011
I'm on the other side of the world at the moment in Perth, Western Australia, putting in a big winter training block, but I've been following the debate on the BOA's stance over former dopers and their impending showdown with… Full Story »
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Great day for Aussies at sailing worlds - Sydney Morning Herald
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 13, 2011
A frustrating start to their third race soured an otherwise perfect day for Australia's Iain Jensen and Nathan Outteridge at the sailing world titles off Fremantle. The world No.1 49er skiff duo were still outstanding performers on a day which… Full Story »
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Vancouver sailor a step closer to London 2012 Olympics - Globe and Mail
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 13, 2011
Competitors race in the RS:X Class event at the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Perth, Australia, Sunday, Dec 11. Vancouver's Zachary Plavsic took a big stride towards his second consecutive Olympic berth, winning the third race of the sailboard RSX… Full Story »
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Great Britain head coach Jason Lee says squad's form will hit peak in time for ... - Telegraph.co.uk
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 12, 2011
Jason Lee, Great Britain men's coach, has referred to successes of the past to support his claim that the squad will be in the form of their lives in time for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Defeat to the world… Full Story »
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ISAF WORLDS 2011: Scott proves his point with gold in Fremantle
More than the games &bull Dec 11, 2011THEY say actions speak louder than words and Giles Scott's certainly did after he stormed his way to Finn gold at the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Australia. Overlooked for a place at next year's Olympics by Ben Ainslie, Scott didn't beat around the bush in stating he was coming to Fremantle for one… Full Story »
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Australian Paralympian Evan O'Hanlon on Preparations for London 2012
Visit London Blog - London 2012 Olympic Games &bull Dec 6, 2011
Having just bought tickets for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, I was keen to find out more about the athletes involved. Here Australian Paralympic Athletics champion Evan O'Hanlon discusses how he got into sport and how he's preparing for the… Full Story »
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LONDON 2012: Thomas admits Aussies are setting the pace for team pursuit
More than the games &bull Nov 22, 2011GERAINT Thomas admits Australia are now ahead of Great Britain in the battle for team pursuit gold at London 2012 - but insists the defending champions will be ready when it matters. Alongside Bradley Wiggins, Ed Clancy and Paul Manning,… Full Story »
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LONDON 2012: Britain heading for court over Olympics drugs ban - Daily Mail
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Nov 20, 2011
Telegraph.co.uk LONDON 2012 : Britain heading for court over Olympics drugs ban Daily Mail The IOC, who support the BOA's right to choose their own athletes as they see fit, dismissed the notion of the British team being barred from… Full Story »
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Matildas have potential Olympic lifeline
ESPN - Olympics News &bull Nov 15, 2011
The Matildas' shattered Olympic dreams could be revived as Australia appeals to have North Korea banned from next year's London Games over a doping row. The national women's soccer team narrowly missed a 2012 Olympic berth, finishing third at the… Full Story »
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DTB Pokal: WAG Qualification Results
Full Twist &bull Nov 11, 2011Tweet Australia scored well in the Team Qualification competition to qualify in first place. View full results here. Unfortunately the comeback that so many gymnastics fans had been waiting for from Aliya Mustafina has been postponed. The Russian star experienced… Full Story »
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James Higgins, Japan and Australia all at the Northampton Trampoline Centre
British Gymnastics &bull Nov 9, 2011
This week the home of Northampton's & GBR James Higgins welcome both the Australian and Japanese National Trampoline Teams for their pre-World Championships preparation. The National trampoline team from Japan, including world medal athletes Masaki Ito, Tetsuya Sotomura & Yasuhiro… Full Story »
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Global Construction Industry Will Remain Flat through 2012 - Industry Leaders Magazine
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Nov 8, 2011
Countries all around the world are projecting that their respective construction industries will remain flat through 2012, as most of them have not yet rebounded from the global economic crisis in 2008. Reasons for the projections and various declines include a reduction in funding and changes to… Full Story »
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Michael Phelps 'having fun' at short-form Fina World Cup in Moscow ahead of Berlin meet
Telegraph - Olympics &bull Oct 19, 2011
Michael Phelps has insisted he is enjoying the short-form Fina World Cup in Moscow despite failing to qualify for the 100-metres freestyle final. The Maryland native won the 100m individual medley final with a time of 52.19 secs, ahead of… Full Story »
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London 2012 Olympics: Sir Clive Woodward backs technology 'gamechanger' to deliver Olympic golds
Telegraph UK - The Olympics &bull Oct 12, 2011
Meet Dartfish, a revolutionary video coaching and analysis tool that's Sir Clive Woodward's latest weapon in delivering sporting success for Team GB at London 2012. One of his slogans in his previous tenure as head coach of the England team,… Full Story »
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Worlds 2011: Great Britain Men fail to qualify for 2012 Olympics
Full Twist &bull Oct 10, 2011After a rough qualification session first thing this morning, the British Men suffered a long and agonizing wait to hear their fate. Spectacularly uncharacteristic falls and slip ups from Kristian Thomas and Daniel Keatings brought the team score down. At… Full Story »
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Worlds Today: British MAG face agonizing wait
Full Twist &bull Oct 10, 2011The British MAG team competed this morning in the first subdivision scoring 348.742. It was a tough competition with some uncharacteristic slip ups from this strong team who should make the top 8 and automatically qualify through to the 2012… Full Story »
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RT @EllaLouise91: Australia!! @_IWBF: What women's wheelchair basketball teams will join Germany, Netherlands, GB, France in London 2012
London 2012 &bull Oct 6, 2011RT @EllaLouise91: Australia!! @_IWBF: What women's wheelchair basketball teams will join Germany, Netherlands, GB, France in London 2012 Continue reading Full Story »
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Aussie swimmer changes story on hit-and-run
Yahoo! Olympics - Fourth Place Medal Blog &bull Oct 3, 2011
Australian swimmer and 2008 Olympian Kenrick Monk has found himself in hot water after admitting that he made up a story about how he sustained a potentially career-ending broken elbow. Monk had two bones in his arm broken while last week. At first, he claimed that he was the victim of a hit-and-run. Monk said that he was targeted by a driver of a P-plate driver (the Australian equivalent of a learner's permit.) Later, he admitted that he actually broke the elbow while skateboarding. His injury is a huge problem for Australian swimming as they prepare for the… Full Story »
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Superyachts sailing to London Olympics - The Australian
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Oct 3, 2011
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's 126m Octopus will reportedly book the biggest berth when the superyachts take over the Thames for the Olympics in July. AS spectacles go, it will be hard to match. When the 2012 Olympics gets under way, London will witness some magnificent world-beaters. There might even be a few record-breakers within their ranks. And the good news? You don't need a… Full Story »
