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

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 – Did You See That? Top London 2012 Moments!

The London Olympics provided us with more captivating story lines and memorable moments than we could ever have wished for. The drama, the passion, the commitment, the joy, the tears, and the hope… the Olympics brought so much into our … Continue reading

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

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!

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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The Sports Archives – Will the Great Britain Football Team Leave Any Sort of Legacy?

Why Was It Done? As the United Kingdom, rather than England, was designated as the host nation for the 2012 Olympic Games, it was thought that it would be fitting to have a football team representing the nation this year. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 50 Olympic Events You Won’t See At London 2012!

Has it really been four years since Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps shook the world in Beijing? If London 2012 is even half as exciting as the last Olympic Games we’re going to be in for quite a treat. But … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Your Guide To The London 2012 Olympic Games!

With just under two months to go until the opening ceremony on the 27th July, the London 2012 Olympic Games are set to be a spectacular sporting event. The Olympics are being hosted in London for the first time since … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Olympic Medals

With the London Summer Olympics just around the corner it’s natural to begin thinking about some of the traditions and rituals associated with the event. Just recently the Olympic Flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the games. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Reasons to Look forward to the London Olympics

It is now officially less than 100 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics and it seems safe to say that people are starting to get somewhat excited. The anticipation is building as the day of the opening ceremony … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Olympic Time!

When Usain Bolt lines up for the start of the Olympic Men’s 100 meters final this summer, the eyes of the world will be on the clock to see whether he can beat his own world record. The days where … Continue reading

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