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OPINION - Paris Olympics 2024: Our British athletics team can inspire you

We are now just days away from the Paris Olympics — the first in Europe since London 2012. How the world has changed since then.

Evening Standard

Team GB at London 2012: The chaotic story of the short-lived men's Olympic team

With the Olympic games on home soil, Team GB excitedly put forward a men's football side - but Stuart Pearce's team were fighting fires off the pitch as much as on

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There’s life in me yet – Jack Laugher relishing ‘old soul’ role in diving team

Laugher made his Olympic debut in London 2012 at the age of 17.

The Independent UK

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Bianca Cook misses out on Team GB Olympic taekwondo place as Jade Jones targets third gold

Cook (nee Walkden) has missed out on a place to Rebecca McGowan, while Jones will aim to make history after gold medals at London 2012 and Rio 2016

The Independent UK

Hannah Cockroft says Paris Paralympics can be even bigger than London 2012

The 31-year-old will bid to retain her 100m and 800m titles in France.

The Independent UK

London 2012 athletes to receive gold medals in Paris after Russian doping scandal

Lashinda Demus is set to receive the 400 metre hurdles gold medal she was denied 12 years ago

The Independent UK

GB chef de mission Penny Briscoe has security concerns over Paris Paralympics

The first European-based Paralympics since London 2012 will run from August 28 to September 8.

The Independent UK

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Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu launches book club aimed at sharing relaxing power of reading

London 2012 medalist says reading helped her forget stress of athletics during competitions

Evening Standard

Paris Paralympics organisers bid to eclipse London 2012 with new blueprint

Étienne Thobois, the Paris 2024 chief executive, says the Paralympics has evolved since London 2012 and that ‘society’s gone a long way, so we need to do better’

The Guardian - UK

On this day in 2008: Chris Hoy knighted in New Year Honours List

In a move that broke with tradition, Hoy’s knighthood came while he was still competing and he took part in London 2012 as Sir Chris.

The Independent UK

‘I no longer had that imposter syndrome’ - Lizzie Deignan on the ride that changed her

Lidl-Trek star looks back on a special moment at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Cycling Weekly

On This Day in 2016 – Jessica Ennis-Hill announces retirement from athletics

Ennis-Hill won Olympic gold in the heptathlon at London 2012 and silver at Rio 2016

The Independent UK

Para sport must regain momentum after going ‘backwards’ since 2012, says Hannah Cockroft

The London 2012 Paralympics saw the likes of Cockroft and Jonnie Peacock become household names but the para sport movement hasn’t moved forward since

The Independent UK

Rising Irish athletics star Nick Griggs says Olympics dream came like a Bolt from the blue

The 18-year-old was mesmerised by Usain Bolt's 'three-peat' at London 2012

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David Smith: Stress and anxiety become excitement and opportunity

When I woke on Monday morning, it felt very similar to the morning of my London 2012 final.

The Independent UK

Debbie Jevans appointed Wimbledon vice-chair

The former London 2012 director of sport will succeed current chair Ian Hewitt after July’s Championships.

The Independent UK

William praises power of sport while demonstrating boxing prowess

Kate joined her husband at the former London 2012 venue in east London.

The Independent UK

Weynay Ghebresilasie hoping to represent Great Britain at Paris Olympics

A flag bearer for Eritrea at London 2012 he became eligible to run for Britain last year and finished ninth in the London Marathon.

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The Independent UK

Lutalo Muhammad hints at MMA future after retiring from taekwondo

Muhammad won a bronze medal at London 2012 and fell agonisingly short of gold in Rio four years later.

The Independent UK

Daniel Craig reflects on filming 007 comedy sketch with the Queen

In the scene, the actor, as James Bond, calls at Buckingham Palace to summon the Queen to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Daily Mirror

Queen's children reminisce on her 'fantastic twinkle' and 'marvellous moments' in special tribute

Prince Edward has paid tribute to his mother's "fantastic twinkle" which was on full display at the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony when an actor playing the monarch parachuted into the stadium

Evening Standard

Tfl cable car to get full rebrand next month as new sponsor finally found

The cable car opened in 2012 ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Daily Mirror

Anthony Joshua must prove he is still the golden boy against Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua has enjoyed a decade at the top since his London 2012 triumph and now he must prove against Oleksandr Usyk that his time is not up

The Independent UK

London 2012 ‘Queen’ stuntman jailed for pushing partner down stairs

Gary Connery was convicted by a jury at Oxford Crown Court of grievous bodily harm without intent over the domestic violence incident in October 2020.

The Conversation

London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today

This summer has marked 10 years since the London 2012 Olympics, and a chance to reflect on the event’s legacy. From the outset, the aim was to make it a ground-breakingly sustainable event. According to the United Nations, sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising…

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