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Olympics: Women hail landmark games

Olympics: Women hail landmark games

13 August 2012, 12:35 PM

Europe | Women made their mark on the Olympics like never before in London, the first Games ever to feature women in all 204 national teams and all 26 sports.
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Olympics: Closing ceremony brings Games to an end

Olympics: Closing ceremony brings Games to an end

13 August 2012, 9:15 AM

Europe | The London Olympics closed in a blaze of music and colour to bring the curtain down on an Olympic Games that have retained the feelgood factor throughout.
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Blog: Britain basking in glory

Blog: Britain basking in glory

13 August 2012, 8:48 AM

Europe | They may be an Olympics that Australians would rather forget but it would be churlish not to allow Britain its moment in the sun as it basks in Olympic glory.
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The media's view of the London Olympics

The media's view of the London Olympics

07 August 2012, 12:56 PM

Europe | The world's media have descended on London to cover the biggest sporting event in the world but how do the journalists and technical crew view their role in the Olympics? Read more

Usain Bolt, Olympic Champion

Usain Bolt, Olympic Champion

06 August 2012, 8:00 AM

Europe | The Olympic men's 100m race was one of, if not, the greatest 100m race in history. Bolt didn’t get a great start, but it didn’t matter.
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China's torpedo Ye Shiwen: What the media is saying

China's torpedo Ye Shiwen: What the media is saying

01 August 2012, 12:20 PM

Europe | Sixteen-year-old Ye Shiwen is the teenage torpedo, the Chinese swimming prodigy whose devastating performances have already made her the Games’ most talked-about new star. Read more

Boris Johnson keeps stiff upper lip

Boris Johnson keeps stiff upper lip

01 August 2012, 10:13 AM

Europe | London Mayor Boris Johnson has told SBS that Team GB’s lack of medal success is down to “natural British restraint and good manners”.
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Australia marches into opening ceremony

Australia marches into opening ceremony

28 July 2012, 7:51 AM

Australia | Australia's Olympians have marched into the main stadium in London in a spectacular opening ceremony to the 2012 Olympic Games. Read more

Why are runners from Kenya great in their sport?

Why are runners from Kenya great in their sport?

26 July 2012, 14:00 PM

Africa | CNN reporter David McKenzie goes to Rift Valley, Kenya, the home of many Olympic champions, to find out what it is that makes Kenyans such great runners.
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Olympics rehearsal 'under tight wraps'

Olympics rehearsal 'under tight wraps'

26 July 2012, 13:30 PM

Europe | SBS correspondent Brian Thomson spoke to a few of the volunteers and troops who received tickets for the dress rehearsal for the London Olympics opening ceremony as a thank you for their efforts. Read more

Olympics: Ramadan brings fasting dilemma

Olympics: Ramadan brings fasting dilemma

25 July 2012, 14:39 PM

Europe | 3500 Muslim athletes at 2012 London Olympics are faced with the dilemma of fasting during Ramadan.
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Olympic debut for Aussie women's boxing

Olympic debut for Aussie women's boxing

24 July 2012, 12:30 PM

Europe | Naomi Fischer-Rasmussen from WA is about to make Olympic history as Australia's first, and only, female boxing representative.
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In the shadow of the Olympics: London businesses struggle to survive

In the shadow of the Olympics: London businesses struggle to survive

24 July 2012, 11:25 AM

Europe | As the countdown to the London Olympics continues, businesses operating in the shadow of the stadium have been left wondering what's in it for them.
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Tuesday's Dateline: London Olympics Special

Tuesday's Dateline: London Olympics Special

23 July 2012, 16:38 PM

Europe | Yalda Hakim hosts a special edition of Dateline from London, looking at who the winners and losers will be from the Olympic Games.
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Athletes arrive at Olympic Village

Athletes arrive at Olympic Village

17 July 2012, 11:42 AM

Europe | The Olympic Athletes' Village opened its doors to the first competitors as the logistical operation shifted into a higher gear.
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Saudi women allowed to compete in Olympics

Saudi women allowed to compete in Olympics

25 June 2012, 10:40 AM

Middle East | Saudi Arabia will allow women to compete in the Olympic games for the first time in London.
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Afghan swimmer aims for London Paralympics

Afghan swimmer aims for London Paralympics

26 April 2012, 16:37 PM

Middle East | Malik Mohammed, an 18-year old amputee, hopes to represent Afghanistan at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Olympic money boosts youth employment

Olympic money boosts youth employment

26 April 2012, 11:36 AM

Europe | With the UK now in recession and youth unemployment near record highs in London, the upcoming London 2012 Olympics is providing hope for young people looking to find work. Read more

Australia's new Olympic uniforms unveiled

Australia's new Olympic uniforms unveiled

28 March 2012, 18:39 PM

Australia | The new Australian Olympic uniforms for the London games have been spruiked as being lighter, stronger and cooler than its predecessors.  Read more

London clocks six month countdown

London clocks six month countdown

28 January 2012, 3:20 AM

Australia | London entered the final six-month countdown to the Olympic Games with a blizzard of facts and figures as well as a nod to William Shakespeare and Britain's nurses. Read more

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