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Sebastian Coe to run for London 2012 Olympics
richard Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:31:57 -0000
*Sebastian Coe is to don his running shoes once more to take part in the preparations for the London Olympics in 2012.* By Anita Singh The former athlete and chair of the 2012 organising committee will turn himself into an art work by taking part in Martin Creed's installation at Tate Britain,...
Shortlist of builders for 2012 Rowing venue announced
richard Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:05:34 -0000
*The shortlist of contractors to build the enhanced Rowing and Flatwater Canoeing facilities ahead of the London 2102 Games was announced today.* Eton College Rowing Centre, at Dorney Lake, will host Flatwater Canoeing and Kayak as well as the Rowing events in 2012. An existing eight-lane venue...
Cultural Olympiad kicks off with Open Weekend
richard Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:35:45 -0000
*On 26-28 September 2008, over 500 events will take place around the UK - kicking off the four-year Cultural Olympiad.* The event, called Open Weekend, will offer the public the chance to go behind the scenes at over 160 cultural organisations. The weekend is designed to give people a preview of...
London 2012 and UK unions agree to work together for ‘inspirational’ Games
richard Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:22:25 -0000
*London 2012 and the Trades Union Congress have agreed to continue to work together for an ‘inspirational’ Olympic and Paralympic Games with a sustainable legacy.* The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) have announced today the agreement of a set of...
Sir Alex Ferguson plays down London 2012 talk
richard Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:24:01 -0000
*Sir Alex Ferguson has played down renewed speculation he is ready take charge of a British football team at the 2012 Olympics - joking he would merely be happy to be alive by the time of the London Games.* Key figures - including Prime Minister Gordon Brown and London Organising Committee...
New £2 coin by Royal Mint marks London 2012 Games
divingbrit Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:50:38 -0000
*The Royal Mint on Wednesday unveiled a coin to mark the Olympic handover from Beijing 2008 to London 2012.* The two pound coin features one hand passing the Olympic flag to another, as well as the logo of the London 2012 Olympics. It echoes the scene when London Mayor Boris Johnson received the...
