The legacy of London 2012

The Olympic Games features some of the world's greatest athletes but is it enough to inspire the general population to take up sport and exercise?

Ethiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba celebrates as she crosses the finish line in the women's 10000m final during the London 2012 Olympics Games at the Olympic Stadium

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Published 7 August 2012 12:16pm

Updated 26 August 2013 10:48am

Source: SBS, BBC

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The Olympic Games features some of the world's greatest athletes but is it enough to inspire the general population to take up sport and exercise?

Many school children are now enthusiastic about pursuing athletic endeavours as a result of London 2012 but some adult members of the public may need more convincing.

The BBC's Jon Kay reports.

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