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Olympic veteran King keeps her focus on world games

Olympic medallist Mary King admitted she already has one eye on her London 2012 breed - but won't start thinking about them until after next year's World Equestrian Games.

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Related Topix: Mary King, Summer Sports, William Fox-Pitt, Olympic Equestrian, Sports, Olympics

Fri Nov 13, 2009

The Courier Mail

Olympic sports in firing line

A SUITE of niche Olympic sports - including fencing, archery, wrestling and synchronised swimming - face the loss of government funding as part of a radical plan to forge a new era of global success.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympic Taekwondo, Summer Sports, Olympics, Olympic Table Tennis, Swimming

Star Tribune

Britain to crack down on sex traffickers ahead of London 2012 Olympics

Britain will take "pre-emptive action" to stop sex traffickers from targeting the 2012 London Games.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olympic Gymnastics, US Politics, US News

ESPN

Ryan new chairman of World Sport Chicago

Patrick Ryan will continue his efforts to expand Olympic sports in Chicago, even after the city lost its bid for the 2016 Games.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Michael, Olympic Track And Field, Olympic Gymnastics, Sports, Swimming, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

Hello to Hadid's Olympic centrepiece

The roof structure of the A 244m aquatic centre, designed by Zaha Hadid. The roof will now be covered by aluminium.

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Related Topix: Rebecca Adlington, Summer Sports, Jessica Ennis, Sports, Swimming, Cricket, England

Wed Nov 11, 2009

New Straits Times

Asian Games: China juggernaut set to dominate in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU: At the last Asian Games in 2006 China demolished all comers and a year out from hosting the multi-sport spectacular on home turf they are working hard to cement that dominance.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Kosuke Kitajima, Zige Liu, Olympic Swimming, Sports, Olympics, Liu Xiang

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

London working to finalize last 2 Olympic venues

London Olympic organizers are working to reduce the travel time for athletes in the two sports whose venue for the 2012 Games is being changed to save money.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Olympic Summer Games, Summer Sports, Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olympic Gymnastics

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Toronto Sun

More sport venues may be the legacy

The 2015 Pan Am Games will be a huge benefit to grassroots sports organizations throughout the GTA, but it's not a panacea for all that ails amateur sports, officials say.

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Related Topix: Olympic Track And Field, Summer Sports, Olympic Taekwondo, Olympic Table Tennis, Olympic Swimming, Olympic Basketball

Sat Nov 07, 2009

People's Daily Online

Former stars help popularize sport

Former Chinese star athletes have joined the rising generation of golf players to help draw attention to the sport.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games, Summer Sports, Olympic Gymnastics

Thu Nov 05, 2009

This is bath

Coles tipped to enjoy a Rio bravo

BADMINTON It could be party time in Rio for Chris Coles if he fulfills his outstanding potential and wins an Olympic badminton medal.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Ben Ainslie, Olympic Rowing, Olympic Sailing, Sports, Olympics

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Dorsetecho.co.uk

Redlands' Olympic feast

REDLANDS is to get its very own taste of the London 2012 Olympics . Talented athletes, including former Olympians, will head to the Weymouth-based sports centre for a four-day extravaganza aimed at inspiring the local community to get involved in sport.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympic Taekwondo, Summer Sports, Olympics, Olympic Table Tennis, Olympic Tennis

New Straits Times

Training base for Olympic athletes at centre in Bath

THE Youth and Sports Ministry has identified a centre for the use of athletes training for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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Related Topix: Olympic Diving, Summer Sports, Sports, Olympics

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Pitt News

Trietley: What to look for in the 2010 Winter Olympics

I have to give the Olympics credit. It somehow makes me watch sports like archery, badminton and speed skating with the fervor of a European soccer fan.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games, Olympic Winter Games, Speed Skating, Ice Skating

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Union-Recorder

Day Book, October 27, 2009

MOPS is designed to encourage mothers or expectant mothers of children ages 0-6 years old with relationships, resources and leadership.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Entertainment

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Basingstoke Gazette

Olympic nations queue up to come to Wycombe

FOUR countries are considering basing themselves in High Wycombe for the London 2012 Olympics a ' with more expected to declare their interest soon.

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Related Topix: Olympic Rowing, Summer Sports, Olympic Volleyball, Olympic Cycling, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Basketball

Surrey Hants Star

London preparations backed by Rogge

The IOC president, Jacques Rogge, has backed London's Olympic preparations. Photograph: Fabian Bimmer/AP The International Olympic Committee president, Jacques Rogge, has declared himself happy with London's progress for the 2012 games but warned organisers to be ready for the unexpected.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Summer Sports, Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olympic Gymnastics, Olympic Winter Games

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Ashfield Today

Ravenshead star begins Olympic countdown

WITH 1,000 days to go until the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Ravenshead badminton player Chris Adcock has commenced his build up to London in his first year competing at a senior level.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports

Wed Oct 28, 2009

People's Daily Online

Chinese emerging stars to watch at London Olympics

By sportswriter Tan Jingjing The 11th Chinese National Games which ended in east China's Shandong province on Wednesday were regarded as a trial to pick out promising athletes for the London Olympics.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Lu Lan, Guo Jingjing, Olympic Swimming, Wu Minxia, Wu di

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Vancouver's Olympic coffers flush with cash

Vancouver's Olympic coffers are flush with cash but money is not yet coming in at the rate organizers would like.

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Related Topix: Sports, Summer Sports, Olympics, Olympic Gymnastics, Olympic Winter Games, Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics

Mon Oct 26, 2009

AdelaideNow...

Coates warning: We could be Olympic also-rans

AUSTRALIA is in danger of becoming an Olympic Games also-ran, with AOC boss John Coates to today issue a blunt warning about just how far we could fall as a sporting nation.

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Related Topix: Sports, Grant Hackett, Summer Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games, Olympic Track And Field, Olympic Swimming, Olympic Volleyball

Olympic Medal Count

    Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russian Fed. 23 21 28 72
4 Great Britain 19 13 15 47
5 Germany 16 10 15 41
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
7 Korea 13 10 8 31
8 Japan 9 6 10 25
9 Italy 8 10 10 28
10 France 7 16 17 40

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