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Olympics a 'Godsend' for Britain: Coe

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:59:26 -0800 - London Olympics chief Sebastian Coe vowed on Thursday that the new era of austerity in Europe will not rob the games of its lustre as he began a six-month countdown to the competition.

Athlete pressure grows 6 months before Olympics

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:01:00 -0800 - With six months until Britain hosts the Olympics for the first time in 64 years, the pressure is cranking up on the athletes expected to deliver a gold rush on home soil. "The gravity and weight of a home Olympics ... it's terrifying and exciting at the same time," Olympic sprint cycling champion Victoria Pendleton said on Thursday.

Olympics: 'Isles of Wonder' London ceremony theme

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:53:34 -0800 - The theme of the London Olympics opening ceremony will be "Isles of Wonder", organisers revealed Friday, exactly six months before the showpiece extravaganza kicks off the 2012 Games.

Giant bell to open London's cost-conscious Olympics

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:01:30 -0800 - * Opening Olympics ceremony called "Isles of Wonder"

London Olympics committee mulls baby ticket policy

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:18:25 -0800 - Organizers of the 2012 London Olympics said Tuesday they would consider options for new mothers who want to bring their babies into venues, after some parents complained that they have to buy full price tickets for their infants.