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LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 Preparations, News, Feb 16, 2012

Pendleton relaxed as Olympic preparations intensify
ESPN.co.uk
As Victoria Pendleton's planning for the 2012 Olympics cranks up a gear, the British cyclist has explained she is calm and well prepared to enjoy this summer's Games. The five times world sprint champion and 2008 Olympic champion is competing in the ...
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ESPN.co.uk
Boxing: Olympic hopefuls coming to Cardiff
WalesOnline
They hope to get in shape for Olympic pre-qualifying competitions, so they can return to the UK this summer to compete at London 2012. The 'Road to London' training camp, run by the Amateur International Boxing Association and supported by the Welsh ...
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2012 Australian Opals squad named
Australian Olympic Committee
Twenty four of Australia's best female basketball players have been chosen as members of the 2012 Australian Opals basketball squad that will work towards selection for the 2012 London Olympic Games team. Headlined by superstars Lauren Jackson and ...
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Australian Olympic Committee
Highlanders aim to keep pace with opposition
Victoria Times Colonist
There are no guarantees of seeing Solo or Leroux, who will play for the Sounders as their US national women's team preparation for the 2012 London Olympics allows. Not that it's ever easy in this league. A telling indicator of the W-League's quality is ...
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Ben Swift: Home support is great but sometimes they give the game away
Metro
Team Sky rider Ben Swift talks to Metro about hispreparations for the London 2012 Olympics and reveals how the home crowd can sometimes, unintentionally, actually be a hindrance. You've had a few days to get used to the new velodrome, ...
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Metro
Farnborough 2012 Improvements Revealed
Aviation International News
Contributing to the excitement surrounding this year's airshow are preparations for the 2012 London Olympic Game (July 27 to August 12). Yesterday at the Singapore Airshow, Yang Xiangang, vice general manager of the Zhuhai Airshow, signed an agreement ...
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Aviation International News
Folkard claims silver in Vegas
Kidderminster Shuttle
KIDDERMINSTER archery star Naomi Folkard stepped up herpreparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games with two impressive performances and a medal in the USA last week. The 28-year-old international continued to build-up ahead of the Great Britain ...
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Magnussen questions Thorpe timing
The Roar
By Liam FitzGibbon, 17 Feb 2012 Liam FitzGibbon is a Roar Pro World champion James Magnussen is not willing to write off Ian Thorpe but has questioned whether the Olympic great has left himself enough time to make a success of his London comeback bid.
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"Unnecessary secrecy" over tickets damaging London 2012 claims new report
Insidethegames.biz (blog)
Preparations for London 2012, which have otherwise been widely praised as being the most successful in Olympic history, have been overshadowed by a series of high-profile public rows over ticketing. This latest report also notes outstanding questions ...
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Capitals named as Opals
The Canberra Times
She's now headed to the London Olympics. Photo: Vince Caligiuri Canberra Capitals Marianna Tolo and Carly Wilson have been selected in a 24-player Australian Opals basketball squad to begin working towards the 2012 London Olympics.
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The Canberra Times
London Olympics greener, healthier
ChristianToday
London Olympics: The passing of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere means summer is on the way. That means the world's best come out to play at the 2012 Olympics Final preparations have started around the world for the London Olympics.
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Kenrick Monk on his way to achieve 2012 London Olympics qualification dream ...
bettor.com (blog)
Australian freestyle superstar, Kenrick Monk has returned to the pool in order to achieve his qualification spot for the 2012 London OlympicGames. The 24-year-old Monk, who is a key player of the Australian relay squad, stayed almost 11 weeks away ...
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Canada Faces Brazil in Olympic Prep
CTV.ca
TORONTO - Canada's women's Olympic soccer team will battle Brazil in a friendly as part of its preparations for the2012 London Games. Brazil's soccer federation says the game is scheduled for March 24. The Canadians are coming off a silver medal at ...
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CTV.ca
Hazel ready for golden age
SkySports
Last Updated: February 16, 2012 12:50pm Louise Hazel is eager to be at the forefront of a "golden age of British athletics", starting with London 2012 this summer. The Commonwealth heptathlon champion is on course to compete at her firstOlympics ...
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SkySports
Lauren Jackson is part of a 24-woman squad for London. Picture: Gregg Porteous
Herald Sun
LAUREN Jackson and Penny Taylor headline a preliminary 24-strong Australian women's basketball squad for the London Olympics. The Opals' Games preparation begins with a selection camp in March and then moves into the official pre-Olympic training camp ...
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Athletes Set for Weekend Action
AllAfrica.com
By James Bakama, 16 February 2012 Preparations for the first Uganda Athletics Federation trial will intensify this weekend with over distance competitions in various districts. These meets will climax in a national championship on February 25 at ...
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Rogge, USOC cautious about Olympics going forward
CBSSports.com (blog)
I'm highly optimistic because the [London 2012] organizing committee is led by the great Sebastian Coe and he has a very good team around him. I think these Games will be the athletes Games." US Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun was less bullish.
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CBSSports.com (blog)
Finding accommodation for the London 2012 Olympic Games
Powys County Times
As millions of people from across the globe are expected to descend on the capital for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, many tourists will be looking for the perfect accommodation for their stay. The event, which will take place in the summer, ...
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London 2012 Olympics: records will tumble at 'extremely fast'London velodrome ...
Telegraph.co.uk
The London Olympic velodrome is an "extremely fast" venue that will encourage record-breaking times, British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford said. By Nick Pearce The velodrome hosts competitive action for the first time since its ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Manfeild crucial for NZ Olympian
Voxy
The first equestrian named to New Zealand's team for the 2012 Olympicsin London says participating in an imminent dressage event at Manfeild Park will be crucial to her preparation. Louisa Hill has also cited the Feilding facility's stadium, ...
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Daley in media furore
Sky News Australia
Daley in media furore Updated: 07:28, Thursday February 16, 2012Teenage diving sensation Tom Daley, one of Britain's best London Olympic prospects, has found himself at the centre of a row over fears media work could harm his chances of winning a ...
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Victoria Pendleton Aims To End Her Career On A High - Starting With the World Cup
Sportsvibe
The reigning Olympic sprint champion has said that her glittering career will come to an end after the 2012 Olympic Games, as she prepares to go out on a high. Victoria gave up some of her busy schedule to talk competing, the World Cup and just what ...
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Brazil women's team to play Canada, US and Japan as part of Olympic preparations
Greenfield Daily Reporter
AP SAO PAULO — Brazil's women's Olympic team will play friendlies against Canada, the United States and Japan to prepare for the 2012 London Games. The football federation said Thursday that Brazil will face Canada on March 24 in Boston, ...
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No surprises as Opals name prelim squad
BigPond News
Graf said although there was a core group of players likely to make up much of the 12-player team for London, there were still spots up for grabs. The Opals' Games preparation starts with a selection camp in mid-March ahead of the official pre-Olympic ...
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BigPond News
Benin Boxing Federation to host Black Bombers
GhanaWeb
The National Amateur Boxing Team, the Black Bombers will travel to Cotonou – Benin on Thursday, 16th February, 2012 to compete with their Beninois counterparts in a friendly Boxing Tournament as part ofpreparations towards the Africa Olympic Qualifier ...
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Jones to throw his hat in the ring
Watertown Daily Times
The top three finishers earn a spot on the US team set to compete at the2012 Olympics in London. Jones plans to turn pro in both boxing and mixed martial arts later this year. by Kevin Wilson High school athletes in football and wrestling develop a ...
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Swimming SA may lose sponsor
SPORT24
Johannesburg - Swimming SA (SSA) is in dire straits as it runs the risk of losing its principal sponsorship months before the start of the London Olympic Games in July. SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee president Gideon Sam on Thursday said ...
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Drop in sessions to learn more about summer's Olympic sailing events
Dorset Echo
THREE public drop-in sessions will be taking place next month to enable Dorset residents to ask questions about this summer's Olympic sailing events. The latest free events, hosted by the Weymouth and Portland 2012Operations team, follow previous ...
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Registration Now Open for 2012 USA Triathlon Art & Science of Triathlon ...
Xtri.com
Registration is now open for the 2012 USA Triathlon Art & Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium, which is slated for Oct. 25-27 in San Diego, Calif. Designed as a one-of-a-kind educational opportunity for triathlon coaches, ...
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Xtri.com
Rome departure throws 2020 Games race wide open
Malaysia Star
A woman walks past the entrance to an 'Olympic Garden', in the form of the Olympic rings in the city of Miyun, located 60 kilometres (40 miles) north of Beijing January 31, 2012. REUTERS/David Gray With the Italian capital, among the frontrunners, ...
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"Unnecessary secrecy" over tickets damaging London 2012 claims ...
By Duncan Mackay
Preparations for London 2012, which have otherwise been widely praised as being the most successful in Olympic history, have been overshadowed by a series of high-profile public rows over ticketing. This latest report also notes outstanding ...
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London 2012 Games Maker orientation training begins | February ...
Latest progress Preparations for the London 2012 Games are on track. Legacy after the Games The Olympic Park will be transformed after 2012.... The first orientation training event for London 2012 Games Maker volunteers and Games- time ...
www.london2012.com/.../london-2012-games-maker-orientati...
Egyptian Olympic Team | Preparations for the 2012 London Olympics
Egyptian National Team News, Egyptian Premier League News, Egyptian Players News, Egypt Live Sports TV, Nile Sport, Modern Sports, ESC 1, ESC 2.
nilesports.com/.../hany-ramzy-announces-squad-closed-trainin...
Pinotti Says Tour De France Not Essential Preparation For 2012 ...
Pinotti says Tour de France not essential preparation for 2012 London Olympics. By: Barry Ryan; Published: February 10, 14:45,; Updated: February 10, 15:40 ...
www.cyclingnews.com/.../pinotti-says-tour-de-france-not-esse...
Pendleton relaxed as Olympic preparations intensify
As Victoria Pendleton's planning for the 2012 Olympics cranks up a gear, the British cyclist has explained she is calm and well prepared to enjoy this...
www.espn.co.uk/london-olympics-2012/sport/.../136467.html
Steve Hooker | pole vault | London Olympics 2012
Steve Hooker | pole vault | London Olympics 2012. ... decision to withdraw from the national athletics season, throwing his London 2012 preparationinto doubt.
m.theage.com.au/.../sometimes-i-run-in-and-i-dont-take-off-2...
Bubka Expresses Confidence in London 2012 Preparations, Legacy
Bubka Expresses Confidence in London 2012 Preparations, Legacy ...London 2012 team are doing "a great job" in preparing to host theOlympics this summer.
aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=39139
London Olympics: Team Nigeria planning to fail – Ajunwa
On February 4, 2012 · In Sports ... Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medallist, Chioma Ajunwa has described Team Nigeria's preparations for theLondon Olympic ...
www.vanguardngr.com/.../london-olympics-team-nigeria-plan...
BBC News - London 2012: Leeds draws Chinese Olympic focus
With the London 2012 Olympics less than six months away, the Chinese ...joint preparations for the London Olympics between the Chinese Olympics teams and ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-16856131
Russia to play Australia twice in preparations for London Olympics ...
2012 London Olympics logo. Despite the fact that there's still more than half a year until the Olympic Games, first news on team's preparationplans are being ...
lovewomensbasketball.com/.../russia-to-play-australia-twice-in...
Preparations For Olympics On Course - iBotswana - People ...
The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC)'s Communications and Marketing Manager, Boniface Mabeo, says preparations for this year'sLondon ...
www.ibotswana.co.bw/.../11535-preparations-for-olympics-on...
London Olympics 2012
Queen of the ring fights the unspeakable in pursuit of London Olympicsglory .... the national athletics season, throwing his London 2012 preparation into doubt.
www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/olympics-2012
London 2012: Poor Preparation May Hinder Boxers | :::…The Tide ...
London 2012: Poor Preparation May Hinder Boxers ... preparation may hinder the country's boxers from winning laurels at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
www.thetidenewsonline.com/.../london-2012-poor-preparatio...
Popov: Kyiv's preparations for Euro 2012 not worse than London's ...
Kyiv's preparations for the Euro 2012 European Football Championship are no worse than London's preparations for the summer 2012 OlympicGames, Head of ...
www.kyivpost.com/news/city/detail/122071/
National Mirror - London Olympics: Gombe flays shoddy preparation
With less than six months to the London 2012 Olympic Games, sports critic, Alhaji Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has described preparation by Team Nigeria as ...
nationalmirroronline.net/sports/sport-new/30754.html
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