The anniversary of the London 2012 opening ceremony will see not one, not two, but three days of athletics action take place in the Olympic Stadium.
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Inspired by London 2012 aiming for Rio 2016!
A London 2012 Gamesmaker has earnt a place on the GB Paralympic canoe training squad for Rio. Mother of two Anne Dickins has, in just seven weeks, gone from a total novice in a canoe to being named in the squad after a chance encounter with development coach Colin Radmore at the London Games.
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Athletics: Olympic Stadium to host London Grand Prix
The London Legacy Development Corporation and British Athletics have today confirmed that the 2013 British Athletics London Grand Prix will be held at the Olympic Stadium on the anniversary weekend of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Games.
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Tagged British Athletics, London 2012, London Grand Prix, Olympic, Olympic Stadium, UKA
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Awards: Nike trainers, a chainless bike and the Olympic Cauldron nominated for Designs of the Year
The Design Museum has announced the contenders for the sixth annual Designs of the Year and the sporting world is well represented with Nike trainers, a chainless bike and the Olympic Cauldron among key sporting nominations for Designs of the Year 2013.
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Tagged Designs of the Year, Nike, Olympic Cauldron, The Design Museum
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Cross country: Julia Bleasdale eager for Edinburgh
The double Olympic eighth-placer is looking forward to leading a strong British women’s outfit at tomorrow’s Bupa Edinburgh Cross Country.
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Tagged 10000m, 5000m, Bupa Edinburgh Cross Country, Julia Bleasdale, London 2012
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New Year’s Honours: Sarah Storey made a Dame
Paralympic cycling star Sarah Storey has been made a Dame in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
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Tagged Jess Ennis, Katherine Grainger, New Year honours list, Sarah Sorey, Victoria Pendleton
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Awards: Britain’s sports journalists name Ennis Sportswoman of the Year
Jessica Ennis received the Sportswoman of the Year award for the third time in four years yesterday at the SJA British Sports Awards.
London 2012: No lasting legacy for women’s sport?
There is danger of women missing out on the London 2012 legacy, the charity Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has warned.
Athletics: Jessica Ennis voted 2012 European Athlete of the Year
Jessica Ennis has been voted the 2012 winner of the women’s European Athlete of the Year Award, capping a incredible year for the heptathlete.
Quick-fire five with Joanna Rowsell
Cycling star Joanna Rowsell stormed to world-record breaking Olympic success in the Velodrome last month as part of the women’s pursuit trio along with Laura Trott and Dani King.
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