What made London a 'success'?

14 Aug 2012, 11:18 am   -   Source: BBC
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Despite early concerns about transport and security, the London 2012 Games have been heralded as a great success. As the five-ring circus moves out of town, the BBC's David Bond reflects on the last two weeks.

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Despite early concerns about transport and security, the organisation of the London 2012 Games has been praised around the world.

The Olympic Park was completed on time and to budget, the military came to the rescue to cover safety and Team Great Britain experienced a 'breathtaking' gold rush.

British Prime Minister David Cameron says the Games were a great advert for London.

"I think the world will take a message that Britain is a great country with a great future, we're open for business,'" said Cameron. "Yes, economic times are difficult and tough, but actually, i think what the olympics demonsrate is that if you apply yourself enough, if you really want to get something done, you can do it."

For double Gold medalist Mo Farah it was all about the fans, whose support he says gave him a 'massive boost'. 

"The crowd, it's incredible, I've never heard a noise like that in my life," he said.

BBC's David Bond reports.

London's Olympic Games , 2012 Olympics

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