London Informer

London after the 2012 Olympics : The city of fog ? This week, the government and Visit Britain launched a new tourism strategy for building on the legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The strategy includes the memorable idea that London is known overseas as 'the city of fog'. This compares … Full [...]

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Time the London Olympics swim truth came out, says Emily Seebohm BACKSTROKER Emily Seebohm has confirmed she was also a victim of swimming's night of shame as Australia's men's 4×100 freestyle relay team rampaged through the Olympic swim team's Manchester staging camp just a week out from the London … Full News here – Read [...]

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Australian swimmers were crippled at London 2012 Olympics by 'toxic culture' In a stinging report, culture and leadership consultant Dr Pippa Grange said the London Olympics represented almost the perfect storm of factors leading to a poor team culture, poor results and instances of bullying among team members. Grange wrote … Full News here – [...]

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Rowan Atkinson as Mr Bean at the london olympics 2012 opening ceremony Video Rating: 4 / 5

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2012 Telegraph sports quiz part 5: London 2012 Olympics 2012 Telegraph sports quiz part 5: London 2012 Olympics. Test your knowledge of an incredible year of sport with part five of our festive quiz covering the London 2012 Olympics. 2012 Telegraph sports quiz part 5: London 2012 Olympics. Spectacular: the … Full News here – [...]

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London 2012 Olympics, Day 11: Team GB cyclists finish on real high in the … Unless the sporting world tipped on its axis Sir Chris Hoy would be saying goodbye to the Olympics in the men's keirin final and Victoria Pendleton would be retiring from track cycling after the women's individual sprint where everybody was [...]

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London Olympics opening ceremony wins special arts award The London Olympic Games opening ceremony has won a special award in the annual London Evening Standard theatre awards. The opening ceremony earned Oscar-winning film director Danny Boyle and his team the Beyond Theatre Award, presented by … Full News here – Read more on Deccan Herald

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Ye Shiwen’s freestyle times raise suspicion; Missy Franklin wins gold. For more: abcnews.go.com

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Uzbek gymnast Galiulina gets 6-month ban for doping at London Olympics LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Gymnastics Federation has banned a gymnast from Uzbekistan for six months for doping at the London Olympics. The FIG says 20-year-old Luiza Galiulina is suspended through Jan. 30. Loading… Comments … Full News here – Read more on Washington [...]

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London mayor thanks Muslims for successful Olympics From Print Edition. LONDON: London Mayor Boris Johnson has thanked thousands of Muslim Londoners for helping to deliver the successful London Olympics through full participation and for bringing pride to Britain. The newly-elected London mayor invited … Full News here – Read more on The News International

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London can host Olympics and Paralympics again in the next 20 years, says … October 15 – International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge believes London could host the Olympics and Paralympics again in the next 20 years after the city impressed when it hosted the Games this summer. The 2012 Games saw … Full [...]

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London Olympics Fail to Boost Spending LONDON—The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games failed to provide a boost to spending from visiting tourists over the summer, while the number of overseas visitors to the U.K. was lower than a year earlier. Enlarge Image. image. Close. image … Full News here – Read more on Wall [...]

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London 2012: Lord Coe thanks Labour for Olympics support Lord Coe has called for cross-party support to ensure the London Olympics leave a successful legacy. Speaking at the Labour conference, the 2012 chairman said a "consensual" approach to maximising the Games' long-term benefits was essential. Lord Coe … Full News here – Read more on [...]

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NBC Unpacks Trove of Data From Olympics Instead, she watched the London Olympics on television. She went to NBC's Web sites to stream the competitions, which that day included badminton, beach volleyball, tennis, cycling, judo and gymnastics. She watched swimming live on her tablet and … Full News here – Read more on New York [...]

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