London 2012 Olympics – Unofficial News and InformationNews and events for the London 2012 Olympics27 July - 12 August 2012 - London, Great Britain |
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He can run 100m in 9.58 seconds, but says he’s lazy. He’s the best sprinter on the planet, but fancies turning his hand to professional football. And as for settling down? Forget that. Usain Bolt is a freak of nature. There’s the size, for starters: 6ft 5in with size 13 feet (ideal sprinters are thought [...]
World Class 2012 in partnership with the British Council bring you the story of the Borlées’ schools, to see where the dreams began. Big sister, Olivia, was born in 1986 and younger twin brothers Kevin and Jonathan were born in 1988. Olivia won Olympic silver for the 4x100m relay at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. [...]
Fran Halsall takes gold in the women’s 100m freestyle final on day three of swimming’s European Championships in Hungary.
Star British teenager Achieng Ajulu-Bushell surprisingly finishes last in her women’s 100m breaststroke heat at the European Championships in Budapest.
Britain’s Hannah Miley wins gold in the 400m individual medley and GB’s women take 4x100m freestyle relay silver at the European Championships in Budapest.
United States sprinter Justin Gatlin wins his second 100m comeback race since returning from a four-year doping ban.
American sprinter Justin Gatlin wins on his return from a four-year doping ban in a 100m race in Estonia.
Mark Lewis-Francis accepts full responsibility after his mistake sees Great Britain exit the 4x100m relay at the European Championships.
Britain’s Mo Farah goes for gold in the 10,000m and Dwain Chambers runs in the 100m at the European Championships in Barcelona.
Today marks two years until the start of London 2012. A breathtaking series of events are planned to mark the milestone, including the launch of a volunteering programme and the opening of the first official shop. Follow the thrills and spills here 3.54pm: Right, that’s it. Most of the activities celebrating the fact the games [...]
