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The Sports Archives – Time To Bring Out The Big Guns!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Since Peter Wilson dramatically won a British gold in the 2012 Olympics, clay pigeon shooting has risen in popularity and is getting the exposure it deserves. Since the Olympic Games, the profile of the sport has been raised significantly, with … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How Much Does It Cost To Train An Olympic Athlete?

Posted on December 1, 2012 by thesportsarchives

For a select few world-class athletes, 2012 was the year when they realized their full potential, and stood on the podium with an Olympic gold medal around the neck. At that specific moment, they may well have contemplated how the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How Much Did The Olympic Games Cost?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Friday July 27, 2012. A date that will be forever associated with the day the Olympic Games returned to London for the first time since 1948. Seven years after winning the bid to host the games, London announced itself to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Inspired by the Olympics – 5 Equine Sports to Get Involved in!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by thesportsarchives

London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity … Continue reading →

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