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11.7.2012: The Olympic Torch in Winchester

The Olympic Torch is due to arrive in Winchester after 1 o’clock this afternoon.

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Diving, Torches and Wretch 32: Southampton’s Answer to the Olympics

Amy Sandys examines just what’s on offer in Southampton during the Olympic Games, plus an exclusive interview with Beijing 2008 diving competitor and Southampton local, Blake Alridge.

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The Olympic Torch Burns Brightly in Southampton

On Saturday 14th July the Olympic Torch travelled through Southampton but who were the Torchbearers and how did the relay plan out?

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14.7.2012 The Olympic Torch Comes to Southampton

The Olympic Torch has nearly arrived. Make sure you know the Torch relay’s route through Southampton for this weekend’s main event.

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Sustaina-lympics

London 2012 is expected to be the most environmentally friendly and sustainable Olympics and Paralympics ever. Science Editor Claire Critchley looks at how the organisers and participants in London 2012 are aiming to accomplish this.

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London 2012- Inspiring a Generation…. of layabouts?

Tom Gregory looks at the London Olympics’ pledge to ‘Inspire a Generation’ and asks whether Britons really will be inspired to exercise and take up a healthier lifestyle or will they continue to gorge themselves on fast food?

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A Day At London 2012: Artistic Gymnastics

Alexander Green experiences the crazy busy world of Olympic Gymnastics and finds a sport as exhilarating as it scary as it is beautiful…

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London 2012: A Road Race to Forget

One man’s audacious attempt at commenting on cycling.

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London 2012: Why Watching On TV Just Is Not Enough For Me

Few things compare to watching elite-level sport live argues Jack Winter.

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London 2012: Why All The Empty Seats?

Alexander Green explains the ticketing and empty seat fiasco of London 2012, how Locog are partly to blame and it will tarnish the games’ legacy if it is not solved…

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