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Record Numbers at Olympic Park opening

The buzz following the performance of Team GB and ParalympicGB at the Beijing 2008 Games brought record numbers to the London 2012 Olympic Park as it opened to the public for London Open House weekend for the second year running. Around 3,000 people joined bus tours around the Olympic Park, 50 per cent more than last year’s event, to see the site clearance almost complete and construction work underway on the Olympic Stadium, Aquatics Centre, Athletes Village and bridges, roads, utilities and other...

Olympic hero Chris Hoy unveils latest plans for London 2012 VeloPark

Triple Beijing gold medal-winning Olympic hero Chris Hoy unveiled plans for new world-class cycling facilities in London for cyclists of all ages and abilities today as the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) released the latest designs for the London 2012 VeloPark. The VeloPark, to be based in the north of the Olympic Park, will include a 6,000 seat Velodrome to host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic indoor track cycling events as well as a BMX circuit for Olympic events. After the Games, a road...

Heroes parade for Beijing 2008 athletes

Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes will be welcomed home with a heroes parade on Thursday 16 October. The parade was announced today by Mayor of London Boris Johnson, alongside the British Olympic Association and the British Paralympic Association. Further details will be announced in due course. The Mayor said: 'Just over half way through the Beijing Games and Team GB has put in one of its best ever performances. 'In September our Paralympians will I hope return from Beijing having achieved...

Team GB celebrate first medals

Team GB has made a great start ot the Beijing Games winning two gold medals, one silver and a bronze. Cyclist Nicole Cooke brought home the team's first medal of 2008 and Team GB’s 200th gold medal from the modern Olympic Games. Welsh competitor Cooke powered her way to victory in the Women's Road Race. Nineteen-year-old Rebecca Adlington won gold in the 400 meteres freestyle event, seizing the lead in the final seconds to win it at the wall. Adlington shared the podium with team-mate Joanne...