Tag: London
Thirty Eight new world records at London 2012
As many as 38 world records were set or equalled in the London Olympic Games. The world record were set or equalled in Athletics,...
Mary Poppins kit for sale at London Olympics auction
Talk about legacy: London Olympics fans keen to own a part of the Games are snapping up souvenirs ranging from competition equipment to Mary...
British military will take 2 years to get over Games: planner
Britain's military will take two years to return to normal after it was called upon to provide 18,000 troops for the London Olympics, the...
Federer will be ready for cement
Roger Federer would have hoped for more than just the few days of pause he managed after the London Olympic final, but will take...
London 2012 organisers awarded Olympic Orders
Key people involved in the organisation of the London 2012 Olympic Games have been awarded Olympic Orders in recognition of their hard work and...
S. Korea attacks ‘biased’ judging at Games
South Korea's sports minister on Tuesday took a swipe at the London Olympics over alleged cases of biased refereeing, vowing to step up Seoul's...
The best and the worst of London Olympics Closing Ceremony
It’s been 17 days of unforgettable moments (except for those of us who are not impressed). We’ve watched Gabby Douglas make history; David Beckham...
Minxia overcomes personal sacrifice to win sixth medal
Wu Minxia took gold in women's three-meter springboard last night, making diving history and continuing China’s winning streaks in the sport. Her successes here...
Lightning Bolt flashes to London gold
Usain Bolt stormed to a successful defence of his Olympic 100m crown in the second-fastest time ever recorded Sunday as the Jamaican superstar confirmed...
Title favourites Pearson, Rudisha, Adams coast
Title favourites Sally Pearson of Australia, Kenyan David Rudisha and New Zealander Valerie Adams all sailed through their respective Olympic qualifying heats on Monday....
Bolt sets Olympic Record to retain title
Usain Bolt emphatically confirmed his status as the greatest sprinter in history as he retained his Olympic 100m title in peerless fashion at London...
Golden glory can spark more success, says Murray
Britain's Andy Murray believes his Olympic triumph will provide the perfect springboard to break his Grand Slam drought. Murray produced the performance of a...
Exhilaration, slog and magnificent Bolt
Slog and exhilaration, more slog, more exhilaration, yet more slog and yet more exhilaration. After a time, such is the grind that fatigue...
Russian pair near perfect yet again
The Russian duo have dominated today's Synchronised Swimming action, with their free routine judged near perfect.
Natalia Ischenko and Svetlana Romashina compete in the Duets...
Man arrested for throwing bottle on 100m track
A man was in police custody Monday after being arrested for throwing a bottle onto the track the second the men's Olympic 100m final...
Ethiopia’s Gelana wins women’s marathon
Ethiopia's Tiki Gelana won gold in the women's marathon on the streets of London on Sunday, denying the powerful Kenyans their first Olympic crown...
A roundup of Olympic Games 2012
These Olympic Games have an entirely different flavour and ambiance as compared to those held in the recent past. Firstly, the organizers have made...
