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  1. 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 »

  2. London 2012 Olympics chief defends budget hike - AFP

    Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 12, 2011

    AFP London 2012 Olympics chief defends budget hike AFP BEIJING - London 2012 Olympics supremo Sebastian Coe has defended a controversial budget hike for the Games ' opening and closing ceremonies, saying it will make for the "largest piece of… Full Story »

  3. Weir focused completely on London 2012 glory

    Epsom Guardian - Olympics &bull Nov 24, 2011

    Double Paralympic gold medalist David Weir missed the New York Marathon earlier this month all in the name of London 2012 glory, writes Ben Baker. The 32-year-old wheelchair racer from Wallington had a 12 months to remember last season, with… Full Story »

  4. Video: Lauren Mitchell VISA Advert

    Full Twist &bull Nov 22, 2011

    Tweet Last week gymnastics blogs around the World were reporting that VISA has signed 2010 World Floor Champion Lauren Mitchell as one of its sports ambassadors for its London 2012 Olympics campaign, "Go World", to be unveiled on November 24th.… Full Story »

  5. Drug bans row could harm 2012 Olympics, claims anti-doping chief - The Independent

    Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Nov 22, 2011

    Telegraph.co.uk Drug bans row could harm 2012 Olympics , claims anti-doping chief The Independent The row has escalated since CAS found in favour of the US athlete LeShawn Merritt last month and overturned the International Olympic Committee's rule 45 that… Full Story »

  6. LONDON 2012: Tanni wants Pistorious to make his choice - Olympics or Paralympics

    More than the games &bull Nov 17, 2011

    TANNI Grey-Thompson, Britain's most successful Paralympian, claims Oscar Pistorius needs to make a choice between competing at the London Olympics or Paralympics next summer. I've never wanted the Paralympics to be a B final," said Grey-Thompson. "While Oscar Pistorius is so far ahead of the rest, then his event really should not be at the… Full Story »


  7. Lauren Mitchell - VISA London 2012 Sports Ambassador

    Full Twist &bull Nov 17, 2011

    Visa has signed 2010 World Floor Champion Lauren Mitchell as one of its sports ambassadors for its London 2012 Olympics campaign, "Go World", to be unveiled on November 24th. Mitchell joins American swimmer Michael Phelps and New Zealand shot putter… Full Story »

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  8. Gleghorne is the new name in Great Britain Champions Trophy squad

    More than the games &bull Nov 7, 2011

    The East Grinstead forward is the new name in coach Jason Lee's 18-man squad, for what will be Great Britain's last major chance to test themselves against all the world's best before the London 2012 Olympics. Beeston goalkeeper George Pinner… Full Story »


  9. U.S. Women Leading FIVB World Cup

    United States Olympic Committee News &bull Nov 7, 2011

    U.S. The U.S., ranked second in the world by the FIVB, defeated No. 1 Brazil, No. 5 Serbia and No. 13 Korea in the first round held at Nagano, Japan. For the second time in two meetings, the U.S. defeated Brazil to open the World Cup in a match many fans are accustomed to seeing on the final day of a tournament such as the 2011 FIVB World… Full Story »

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  10. London 2012 Olympics: Kelly Holmes proved perseverance can lead to huge success, says Sir Steve Redgrave

    Telegraph UK - The Olympics &bull Oct 7, 2011

    Sheer shock. That is what her face registers. Sheer, unbridled, stunned surprise that she, Kelly Holmes, age 34, British middle-distance veteran, more familiar with stretchers, operating tables, crutches, bandages and lay-offs, had just become the Olympic 800 metre champion in… Full Story »


  11. Olympics visitors urged to book hotels early - TravelBite.co.uk

    Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Oct 3, 2011

    People planning a trip to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been encouraged to arrange their accommodation early to avoid being stung by high prices. Hotels.com released a report claiming that major sporting events across the world led… Full Story »


  12. Pistorius inspiring rising Brit Peacock now more than ever

    More than the games &bull Sep 28, 2011

    JONNIE Peacock has seen the profile of Paralympic sport increase tenfold over the past month - and he admits the story behind Oscar Pistorius is inspiring him now more than ever. The 18-year-old understandably looks up to four-time Paralympic champion Pistorius - indeed the two have become good… Full Story »


  13. London 2012 will be academic for sprint hopeful McLoughlin

    More than the games &bull Sep 27, 2011

    IT SEEMS education and athletics goes hand-in-hand for Jenny McLoughlin - but the disability sprinter insists nothing will slow her down in her bid for London 2012 glory. McLoughlin is no stranger to the Paralympics, travelling to Beijing in 2008 aged just 16,… Full Story »

  14. Geraint Thomas tips Mark Cavendish for Sports Personality Of The Year - The Sun

    Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Sep 26, 2011

    GERAINT THOMAS believes Mark Cavendish's World Championship road race win and Tour de France green jersey puts him clear of the pack in the race for Britain's top sportsman of 2011. Thomas, 25, was a key part of the team ride that set up… Full Story »


  15. Personal challenge greater than gold medals for Whitehead

    More than the games &bull Sep 26, 2011

    RICHARD Whitehead is clearly not one to dwell on disappointment - upon finding out he could not compete in the London 2012 marathon he promptly won the 200m at World Championships but he insists it is not the pursuit of Paralympic gold that… Full Story »


  16. Sprinter Robson uncertain over her plans for retirement

    More than the games &bull Sep 24, 2011

    HAZEL Robson simply can't confirm whether next year's Paralympics will be her athletics farewell - admitting it is her legs and not her head that will have the final say. The 32-year-old claimed her first major international medals, 400m silver and 100m bronze, at the 1998… Full Story »


  17. More the merrier for busy Woodward at Paralympics

    More than the games &bull Sep 23, 2011

    BETHANY Woodward is set for six races in four grueling days at next year's Paralympics - however she believes, unlike her rivals, the more times she takes to the track the better. The 18-year-old is bidding to run the T37 200m, 400m and T35-38 4x100m relay in London next year and… Full Story »


  18. Whitehead not letting medals cloud his judgement

    More than the games &bull Sep 22, 2011

    SPRINTER Richard Whitehead is clearly not one to dwell on disappointment - upon finding out he could not compete in the London 2012 marathon he promptly won the 200m at World Championships but he insists it is not the pursuit of… Full Story »

  19. Paralympics: Aled Davies preparing for London 2012 - WalesOnline

    Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Sep 21, 2011

    ALED Davies is set to head across the pond next season, claiming if he proves victorious in his main rival's backyard he will be unbeatable in his own at London 2012. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a stellar season to date… Full Story »

  20. Paralympics: Nathan Stephens sets sights on London 2012 - WalesOnline

    Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Sep 19, 2011

    NATHAN Stephens has warned his Paralympic rivals that having broken the world record once this year he won't be afraid to do it at every opportunity up to and including London 2012. The 22-year-old couldn't have asked for a better… Full Story »

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