2012 Olympics

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Monday Miscellanea

More London-oriented anniversaries for a Monday morning.

Enjoy the silence...while you can.

Heathrow Airport Predicts “Busiest Day In Our History”

Six days to avoid this summer if you’re using Europe’s busiest airport.

Photo via The Department of Culture, Media and Sport on Flickr

Olympic Mascot Toys Link To Sweatshop Labour Probed

Made from droplets of steel or the tears of exploited factory workers?

Photo by thechilliking

Delays To Hit London’s Roads In 2012

Surprised? Neither are we.

Mo Farah helped Team GB reach their medal goals in Daegu.

Olympic Sport Lowdown: Athletics

Faster, Higher, Stronger. Athletics embodies the Olympic motto.

Olympic test event at Lee Valley White Water Centre

Olympic Sport Lowdown: Canoe Slalom And Sprint

Bet you never knew a canoe could go so fast.

2009 ITU World Championship London Triathlon by McTumshie

Olympic Sport Lowdown: Triathlon

What is it exactly? A swim, a cycle and a run plus lightning quick kit changes.

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Olympic Sports Lowdown: Modern Pentathlon

What is it exactly? One athlete. One day. Five sports.

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Operator Sought For 2012 Aquatics Centre

An operator is needed to run the Olympic Aquatics Centre after the Games.

Try Parkour this weekend!

One Year To Go: London 2012 Open Weekend

Celebrate at one of the live sites or try a new challenge, sport or activity at a local leisure centre for free

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London Expert Predictions For 2012

Londonist gathered a roomful of Londony people together to consider the Olympic year.