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Sunday, Apr 28

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Gabby Douglas, 28, returns to competitive gymnastics ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

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Douglas became the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title when she triumphed in London 2012. She also led the US to a second straight gold medal in the team competition in 2016.

Thursday, Apr 25

09

Desiree Henry: I lit the London 2012 cauldron, then my Olympic career hit a spiral of fear and panic

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Desiree Henry is a member of one of the most exclusive sporting clubs on earth. The sprinter has her name etched on the steps of the Olympic Museum in Lausanne alongside the likes of Muhammad Ali, Cathy Freeman and Naomi Osaka having been…

Monday, Apr 22

20

Durant named to U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team

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Former Longhorn will make his fourth consecutive appearance at the Olympics after earning gold medals at the 2012 London, 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Games.

Saturday, Apr 20

10

The Olympic coins collectors are desperate for - do you have a 50p worth £1,000?

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A mass of Olympic commemorative coins that were issued in 2011, ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. But are any of them worth anything now?

Friday, Apr 19

18

A revolution for sport? Olympic vision for AI innovations laid out by IOC

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It was an unlikely setting for a revolution. But at Lee Valley VeloPark, where Team GB’s cyclists dominated at London 2012, the International Olympic Committee on Friday set the wheels in motion for how artificial intelligence could…

Tuesday, Apr 16

22

Deignan having to 'push through' pain in bid to make Olympics

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"Lizzie Deignan hopes to be back in the saddle for the Women\u0027s Tour of Britain in June. The London 2012 silver medal winner is recovering from a broken arm after a crash at the Tour of Flanders last month. The 35-year-old says she is…

Saturday, Apr 13

10

I won gold at London 2012 Olympics… now I’m making my own way in entirely new career as a solicitor after retiring

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A FORMER Olympic champion is now making their way as a solicitor after retiring.

I won gold at London 2012 Olympics… now I’m making my own way in entirely new career as a solicitor after retiring

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A FORMER Olympic champion is now making their way as a solicitor after retiring.

Thursday, Apr 11

11

U.S. women’s basketball to play Germany in London for pre-Paris Olympics exhibition

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The United States women’s national basketball team will play its first game in London since winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics when it takes on Germany in a pre-Paris Olympics exhibition on July 23.

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London Lions Women make British basketball history by becoming the FIRST-EVER side - male or female - to win a European final with EuroCup glory

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The Copper Box Arena in London is part of the lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympics; and on Wednesday night more history was made at this iconic venue, courtesy of London Lions Women.

Wednesday, Apr 10

08

Olympic Athlete Ekaterina Poistogova-Guliyev Banned by Russian Athletics Federation Amid Doping Allegations

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The Russian Athletics Federation has suspended Ekaterina Poistogova-Guliyev, a former Russian track star. Using prohibited substances as part of Russia’s systematic doping at the 2012 London Olympics has resulted in a four-year ban for her…

Sunday, Apr 7

19

“Keys to Barcelona”: When Kobe Bryant Was ‘Challenged’ by a Young Ricky Rubio Before the 2012 London Olympics

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There are countless stories about the late, great Kobe Bryant‘s hardcore mentality and his propensity to dispense punishment to his trash-talkers. All of those stories have the same crux, Kobe was challenged by some player, who got a…

Thursday, Apr 4

02

Falcons must end Olympics jinx – Ajibade

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Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, says the nine-time African champions are desperate to end their 15-year wait for an Olympic appearance, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Falcons last featured in the women’s football event at the…

Wednesday, Apr 3

11

Three-time Olympic medalist Ryosuke Irie retires

Japanese swimmer Ryosuke Irie, who won three medals at the 2012 London Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday at a news conference in Tokyo.

09

Outraged by Team GB Olympic kit? You’ve clearly forgotten London 2012

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Paris 2024 is not the first time Team GB has played around with the British flag in the name of design

Tuesday, Apr 2

Swimmer Joseph Schooling Retires; He Beat Michael Phelps for Singapore's First Gold Medal in Rio Olympic Games 2016

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It was the American swimming legend Phelps' last individual race of his career and came after Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the London Olympics in 2012.

Friday, Mar 22

14

Opening ceremony for Paris Olympics 2024: Date, time and how to watch

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The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, are just a matter of months away. The Games will be the first held in Europe since London hosted in 2012.

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Mary Kom Thanks IOA President PT Usha for Appointing Her As ‘Chef De Mission’ for Paris Olympics 2024 (See Post)

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Also, ace table tennis player Sharath Kamal was elected as India's flagbearer for the upcoming mega event which will take place from July 26 to August 11. The experienced pugilist won a bronze medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games,…

Wednesday, Mar 20

16

London Aquatics Centre Under New Ownership

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Changes are headed to the London Aquatics Centre as the site of swimming action at the 2012 Olympic Games is under new ownership.

I won Team GB’s first gold medal at London 2012 Olympics… now I’m back in my previous career as an army Major

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DOUBLE Olympic champion Major Heather Stanning OBE immediately returned to her career in the British Armed Forces after 2016.