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2012 Olympics

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/ 2 March 2012

Hopeful runner flies a proud flag for Palestinians

Farra will be one of a four-strong Palestinian team eligible to compete in the Olympics under rules that exempt developing nations from qualifying.

By Harriet Sherwood
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/ 21 November 2011

Top Olympic tickets for sale, but it will cost you

Hospitality packages are a new venture for the Olympics, giving smaller businesses and people with extra money a different experience of the event.

By Danica Kirka
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/ 15 November 2011

‘The Olympics will be secure: we’ll get missiles’

After reports of US security fears at the 2012 London Olympics, the UK has said it might deploy surface-to-air missiles to ensure safety at the Games.

By Staff Reporter
Pistorius plans to work harder
Article
/ 29 August 2011

Pistorius plans to work harder

After finishing eighth at the World Championships 400m, Oscar Pistorius admits he has a lot of work to do before next year’s London Olympic Games.

By Staff Reporter
Phelps sets himself in a new direction
Article
/ 21 July 2011

Phelps sets himself in a new direction

Michael Phelps set new standards in Olympic swimming with his eight gold medals in Beijing, and now faces the tricky task of re-setting his goals.

By Rebecca Bryan
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/ 10 June 2011

Pistorius takes Olympic dream to New York

The famed Blade Runner who dreams of qualifying for next year’s London Olympics, brings his quest to Saturday’s Diamond League meet in New York.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 March 2011

Afghan women boxers eye Olympic knock-out

Female Afghan boxers hoping to make it to the London 2012 Olympics are practising their jabs in a gym where the Taliban publicly executed women.

By Katherine Haddon
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/ 15 March 2011

Olympics: Rush starts for London 2012 tickets

Tickets for the 2012 London Olympics went on sale on Tuesday with organisers promising the website would not crash under the expected huge demand.

By Guy Jackson
Thorpe to return for London Olympics
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/ 2 February 2011

Thorpe to return for London Olympics

Five-time Olympic freestyle champion Ian Thorpe announced his return to swimming for the 2012 London games on Wednesday.

By Amy Coopes
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/ 26 August 2009

Medal haul shows our progress, says Sascoc

South Africa’s medal return at the recent World Swimming and Athletics Championships are proof the country is on the right road to the next Olympics.

By Staff Reporter

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