Tag Archives: Summer Olympics

London 2012: Olympic flag arrives in Rio

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Administrator

The Olympic flag has touched down on Brazilian soil, marking the start of four years of preparations ahead of the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro. [courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk] Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes waved the five-ringed flag as he and … Continue reading →

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London 2012: Olympics Closing Ceremony: ‘It’s going to be cheeky, cheesy and thrilling’

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Administrator

The Olympics Closing Ceremony will be stuffed full of great British songs, its music director David Arnold tells Neil McCormick. [written by Neil McCormack, courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk] ‘To me, this should be the greatest after-party in the world,” says David … Continue reading →

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Wangi’s golden Olympic sailors

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Administrator

[written by Sam Rigney, courtesy of TheHerald.com.au] FROM the Wangi Wangi RSL Amateur Sailing Club on the peaceful shores of Lake Macquarie to a tidal wave of success in Weymouth and Portland, this is the Olympic gold medal journey for … Continue reading →

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Liu Xiang hit by two-time injury-worry before London Olympics

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Administrator

[courtesy of XinHuanet.com] LONDON, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) — The recent two-time injury worries hinted that Chinese star hurdler Liu Xiang cannot compete in full health for the London Olympics. Liu, who crashed out of men’s 110m hurdles as he hit … Continue reading →

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Gold medal at last for Katherine Grainger in women’s double sculls

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Administrator

Katherine Grainger finally wins gold in the women’s double sculls with partner Anna Watkins after coming second in three previous Olympics. [written by Gordon Rayner, Chief Reporter, Eton Dorney - courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk] Rowing’s eternal bridesmaid Katherine Grainger finally struck … Continue reading →

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