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Taylor ready to ditch the fast foods in order to book 2012 spot
More than the games &bull Dec 15, 2011JOSH TAYLOR admits the experience of taking test event gold has left him convinced a London 2012 spot is within his grasp - despite his seemingly tough task to get there. Taylor defeated Sweden's Anthony Yigit 13-10 in the Olympic… Full Story »
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Siblings qualify for 2012 Summer Olympics - Tampa Bay Newspapers
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 15, 2011
Tampa Bay Newspapers Siblings qualify for 2012 Summer Olympics Tampa Bay Newspapers They are headed for the 2012 Summer Olympics . Older brother Zach, 27, who was a silver medalist from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and sister Paige, 24, the… Full Story »
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Top dog Jamieson will not stop looking over his shoulder
More than the games &bull Dec 14, 2011WITH twice as many swimmers as there are Olympic British men's breaststroke places up for grabs, the battle for London 2012 is far from over for Michael Jamieson, and despite sitting top of the pile right now, the Scot admits he is taking nothing for… Full Story »
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Gymnastics Ireland: Kieran Behan earns place in London 2012 Test Event
Full Twist &bull Dec 14, 2011The new Category B World Floor Champion, Irish gymnast Kieran Behan has earned himself a place at the London 2012 Test Event. This is a massive achievement for an Irish gymnast. Ireland's first and only gymnast to enter the Olympic… Full Story »
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Stephanie Twell on the road to recovery ahead of London 2012 Olympics
Telegraph UK - The Olympics &bull Dec 14, 2011
Exclusive: Stephanie Twell feared her Olympic dream was over when she broke her leg in three places. But the Telegraph 10 athlete tells us how she has made a remarkable return and now has her sights set firmly on London… Full Story »
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Berg Selected USAV Indoor Female Athlete of the Year
United States Olympic Committee News &bull Dec 14, 2011Berg played in 90 sets during the 2011 season with 27 match starts in three tournaments played. She averaged 8.48 assists per set while the U.S. converted 45.4 percent of its attack in her three tournaments with a .342 hitting efficiency. Further, Berg averaged 1.38 digs, 0.13 blocks and 0.12 aces… Full Story »
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London 2012: Ed Moses wants to make US swim team, recapture glory of 2000 Games - Washington Post
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 14, 2011
Back in the glory days, when he was the nation's top breast stroker and a world-record holder, Ed Moses didn't aspire to anything less than record times and first place. Now, 11 years removed from the Olympic gold and silver… Full Story »
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Jackson backing Carlin to come back better than ever in 2012
More than the games &bull Dec 13, 2011OLYMPIC bronze medallist Jo Jackson knows all too well the detrimental effect of illness but is adamant that Jazmin Carlin will return stronger than ever from the glandular fever that dogged her World Championships. The 21-year-old freestyle specialist saw any… Full Story »
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London 2012 Olympics: two British weightlifters meet Olympic 'B' standard at ... - Telegraph.co.uk
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 12, 2011
Peter Kirkbridge, who won silver at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, marked his comeback from an ankle injury with a total of 320kg in the 94kg category, which saw him meet the Olympic 'B' standard. Welsh athlete Natasha Perdue met the… Full Story »
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Ainslie rage underlines tension between sailors and attempts to publicise the sport
More than the games &bull Dec 11, 2011WHEN sports stars go mad - that schedule filler loved by ITV 4 - usually features the same mix of clips. Eric Cantona plunging studs first into the crowd at Selhurst Park, Brian Clough administering a thick ear to a couple of Nottingham Forest likely lads and my personal favourite, Brazilian striker Edmundo pouring a bottle of champagne into the mouth of an angry looking bear at his… Full Story »
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Gordon turning negatives into positives
Epsom Guardian - Olympics &bull Dec 3, 2011
Winston Gordon is trying to turn missing this weekend's judo Olympic test event into a positive as he focuses on London 2012, writes Nick Gentry. The Tooting-based 35-year-old has been ruled out of the competition at ExCel with a dislocated… Full Story »
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The latest news from the USOC - November 22
Miami Herald - Olympics &bull Nov 22, 2011
The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team lost a 29-27, 25-23, 25-18 match to host Japan on Nov. 18, at Yoyogi National Stadium to finish with the silver medal in the 2011 FIVB World Cup. With the top-three finish, the U.S. (9-2, 26 points) achieved its primary goal of 2012 Olympic Games qualification one day earlier by defeating Italy. The silver medal also represents Team… Full Story »
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Joshua's Olympic countdown begins now as he seeks gold
More than the games &bull Nov 22, 2011SUPER heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua insists his London 2012 countdown starts now as he looks to turn his surprise World Championship silver into Olympic gold. Joshua was a revelation at the global gathering in Azerbaijan - beating two-time world champion… Full Story »
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Legendary Coach Harry Parker Awarded 2011 USRowing Medal
United States Olympic Committee News &bull Nov 21, 2011PRINCETON, N.J. - USRowing is pleased to announce that longtime Harvard University and former Olympic coach Harry Parker is this year's recipient of the 2011 USRowing Medal. Given in recognition to a member of the rowing community in the United States who has accomplished extraordinary feats in rowing, it is the highest honor USRowing can bestow. Parker, 75, will be honored at… Full Story »
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Women's volleyball team qualifies for Olympics, earns honor - USA Today
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Nov 21, 2011
The U.S. women's national volleyball team met Japan in its last FIVB World Cup match. Team USA lost (29-27, 25-23, 25-18), but won the silver medal and qualified to play in the 2012 Olympic Games. Members of the U.S. women's… Full Story »
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Women's volleyball team qualifies for Olympics, earns honor
USA Today - Olympics News &bull Nov 21, 2011
The U.S. women's national volleyball team met Japan in its last FIVB World Cup match. Team USA lost (29-27, 25-23, 25-18), but won the silver medal and qualified to play in the 2012 Olympic Games. Members of the U.S. women's… Full Story »
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Driscoll goes for broke and finishes last in world medal bid
More than the games &bull Nov 20, 2011GREAT Britain's Kat Driscoll went for bust and paid the price as she finished last in the individual final at the trampolining World Championships in Birmingham. World number one Driscoll, who had already won team silver and synchro bronze in… Full Story »
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U.S. Women On Top in FIVB World Ranking
United States Olympic Committee News &bull Nov 19, 2011Team USA finished second to Brazil at the 2008 Olympic Games, and through the results of the past three years, has finally taken the top spot from Brazil after four years. Among the key results for the U.S. in the… Full Story »
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U.S. Women Finish World Cup with Silver
United States Olympic Committee News &bull Nov 18, 2011Despite the loss, the U.S. (9-2, 26 points) achieved its primary goal of 2012 Olympic Games qualification one day earlier with a win over Italy. The silver medal also represent Team USA's highest finish in the FIVB World Cup after back-to-back bronze finishes in 2003 and 2007. However, Italy earned the FIVB World Cup gold medal with a 10-1 record after sweeping Kenya earlier Friday forcing the Americans to defeat Japan in either three or four sets… Full Story »
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LONDON 2012: Tanni wants Pistorious to make his choice - Olympics or Paralympics
More than the games &bull Nov 17, 2011TANNI 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 »
