London 2012 News

Oscar Pistorius biopic lined up?

According to various media reports, Oscar Pistorius could soon be set for the Hollywood treatment, with man-of-the-moment Ryan Gosling set to play him.

In the Media by Lewis McCathie - 1 comment

Lord Coe to receive BBC lifetime achievement award

London - Lord (Seb) Coe is to receive the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sports Personality show. This to mark his career as an athlete and in recognition of his pivotal role in organizing the London Olympics.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Mission Possible — New Paramount theme park planned for Kent UK

Swanscombe - A consortium of British developers has signed a licensing deal with Paramount Licensing, the licensing division of Hollywood based Paramount Pictures, for a new £2 billion pound theme park on the banks of the river Thames a few miles east of London.

In the Media by Robert Myles

Official farewell for 150 Australian Paralympic athletes Special

Sydney - An official event was held at Sydney Town Hall to farewell the Australian Paralympic athletes who will be taking part in London from 29 August to 9 September, 2012.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes

Video: Commentators for NBC Olympics called 'dicks'

Highly criticized for its coverage of the 2012 London Olympics, NBC is now under fire for the negative tone of its presenters' comments. A supercut at Jest.com shows just how bad some of them have been.

In the Media by Elizabeth Batt - 10 comments

Op-Ed: Mexico taught Brazil a lesson of humility, winning Olympic gold

London - “We came here for the gold and we are one match away from getting it. There’s no mystery. We have to keep doing what we have been doing so far in the tournament, it has been working.” Mexican won gold in the Olympics final of men's soccer versus Bra

In the Media by J.N. Paquet

Man spends 17 days in shop front window watching Olympic Games Special

Sydney - Is this the most dedicated Olympic Games enthusiast in the world? Sam Wheaton will watch the whole of the London 2012 Olympics in lockdown in a Sydney shop front window.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes

Pizzas, pies, puddings fuel Brownlee brothers’ Olympic success

London - Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee, the brothers who won gold and bronze, respectively, in the London 2012 Olympics triathlon event, owe their success to a stodgy carbohydrate diet.

In the Media by Mathew Wace Peck - 1 comment

Greek Olympic officials criticised for lavish London spending

London - Greek Olympic officials have been criticized for lavish spending on their London visit, hiring the exclusive Carlton Club for £150,000. In contrast, Greek athletes were asked to return their pocket money if they left the Olympic Village early.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 1 comment

Op-Ed: A Disappointing Brazil at the London 2012 Olympics

London - Brazil isn’t doing great at the Olympics this year, let’s be honest! What makes the largest country of South America so shy of medals?

In the Media by J.N. Paquet - 1 comment

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The Starstreak high velocity missile system is part of the proposed ground-based air defence measures which will provide security during the London Olympics

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