Starter pistol ban could hit 2012 hopes – official

Britain’s hopes of success in athletics events at the 2012 London Olympics could be hit by a ban on a popular starting pistol an official from the sport’s governing body said on Friday.

2012 Games initiative reaches six million children

A British initiative to enthuse children around the world about sport inspired by the 2012 London Olympics is halfway toward its target of reaching 12 million.

Hicks eyes up London 2012 chance

Aspiring British star Ben Hicks says the thought of competing at the London Olympics is the main motivation behind his switch to rowing.

Olympic stars mark two-year countdown to 2012

Sebastian Coe has marked two years to the start of the London Olympics by asking fans to consider what they want to get out of the Games.

Killeen happy with his progress

Malvern mountain biking medal hopeful Liam Killeen is happy with his current form and believes he is on track to peak at the 2012 London Olympics.

London Olympics 2012: two years to go

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 [...]

Gaza runner sets sights on 2012

Nader el Masri, the 5,000m runner, shows the BBC a clean pair of heels as he trains for the London Olympics.

Olympics-Coe says 2012 project is creating and saving jobs

The 2012 London Olympics project is bucking the recession by creating and safeguarding jobs in vulnerable economic times, Games organising committee chairman Sebastian Coe said on Friday.

Coe says 2012 project is creating and saving jobs

The 2012 London Olympics project is bucking the recession by creating and safeguarding jobs in vulnerable economic times Games organizing committee chairman Sebastian Coe said on Friday.

Jenkins cool under 2012 pressure

Welsh triathlete Helen Jenkins aims to peak for London Olympics