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Sir Chris Hoy named as Team GB flagbearer at Olympic opening ceremony - video

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Beijing's three-time cycling gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy will carry the union flag at the London 2012 opening ceremony. Hoy said he was 'blown away' by the honour, voted for by the 542 British team members, but admits he is 99% sure this Oly ...

Jul 23 2012, 11:12am CDT

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Felix dominates in Beijing

Source: Sport24.co.za

Beijing - American sprinter Allyson Felix underlined her dominence in the 200m event for women at the IAAF World Challenge meeting, held at Beijing's Bird's Nest, on Tuesday. Felix, the Olympic gold medallist for the event in L ...
Full article at: Sport24.co.za  More like this  5 hours ago, 1:24pm CDT

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Ennis to open campaign in Edinburgh

Source: BBC News

Olympic gold-medallist Jessica Ennis will open her 2013 season at Edinburgh's Meadowbank Sports Centre on 8 June. Ennis will make her first outdoor appearance since winning heptathlon gold at London 2012 in the UK Women' ...
Full article at: BBC News  More like this  8 hours ago, 10:14am CDT

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Excitement and nerves as Princess Madeleine and fiancé Chris O'Neill attend traditional wedding banns ceremony

Source: Hello!

20 MAY 2013 In keeping with the ultra-feminine style she's shown off throughout events to celebrate their engagement, Madeleine looked elegant in a mint green gown by local designer Pär Engsheden, the creator of the weddi ...
Full article at: Hello!  More like this  1 day ago, 5:00pm CDT

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Kayaking: Confidence boost for Carrington

Source: Radio Sport

Lisa Carrington's bid for double Olympic gold has received a huge shot in the arm with two wins in the kayaking World Cup in the Czech Republic. The London gold medallist won her first international K1 500 race at the weekend, as well as ...
Full article at: Radio Sport  More like this  1 day ago, 12:32pm CDT

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Man rides off waterfall, plus other best bits from BikeRadar videos

Source: BikeRadar.com

The BikeRadar video team have been hard at it for two years, and today they’re celebrating the upload of their 500th YouTube vid with a collection of snippets from the annals. Watch the video below if you want to have a snoop ...
Full article at: BikeRadar.com  More like this  1 day ago, 11:03am CDT

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Olympic cyclist Clancy joins Skoda as ambassador

Source: Sports Pro Media

Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy has become a brand ambassador for the UK arm of Czech carmaker Skoda in a two-year deal. The 28-year-old Briton, who won a gold medal in the team pursuit at the London 2012 Games, will promote the ...
Full article at: Sports Pro Media  More like this  1 day ago, 8:35am CDT

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Skoda UK goes for gold with Olympian Ed Clancy

Source: Motortorque.com

Skoda UK has signed Olympian Ed Clancy as a brand ambassador, with the company hoping that the partnership with the pro cyclist, who won gold in the team pursuit at last summer's Olympic Games, will help to stre ...
Full article at: Motortorque.com  More like this  1 day ago, 5:26am CDT

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McPherson working hard to achieve her goals

Source: Rapid City Journal

It would be easy for Paige McPherson to rest a bit on her laurels after winning a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Yet, the Sturgis native is keeping busier than ever, not only in the sport ...
Full article at: Rapid City Journal  More like this  1 day ago, 10:24pm CDT

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Sir Chris Hoy gives backing to cyclists campaigning for safer roads

Source: STV

Sir Chris Hoy has lent his support to a group of cyclists who are lobbying for better protection on the roads. Pedal on Parliament will see thousands of bike-users make their way from the Meadows to the Scottish Parliament on Sunday. At last ...
Full article at: STV  More like this  2 days ago, 6:09am CDT

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Paralympic gold medallist Oliveira motivated by Pistorius blade row

Source: Guardian Unlimited

Alan Oliveira speaks candidly when asked about Oscar Pistorius, the man who described the Brazilian's victory over 200m at the London Paralympics as "unfair" and "ridiculous". "He tried to take all the shine off my gold medal, but it didn't work," says ...
Full article at: Guardian Unlimited  More like this  3 days ago, 4:13pm CDT



 

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