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Elite athletes "will compete at 2012 European Athletics Championships"

  • Athletics

November 9 - The cream of Europe's athletes, like Britain's Christine Ohuruogu, will compete at the 2012 Athletics Championships in Helsinki, it has been claimed following a unanimous commitment to the event from the continent's 50 member federations.

Related storiesAugust 2010: Coe backs move to hold European Championships every two yearsNovember


London 2012 set to face legal action from Host Borough over Olympic marathon course

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun November 8 - Tower Hamlets Council have revealed that they are considering taking London 2012 to court in order to bring the Olympic marathon back to what they claim is its rightful home in the East End of London.

Exclusive - Running marathons through East London would put Olympics at risk claims CoeSeptember 2010: Coe


Keino the legend seals the Kenya-Bristol connection

  • The Big Read

By Mike Rowbottom in BristolThere are several hundred people milling about at Filton College's newly laid running track. Teams of children from local Bristol schools chatter in their groups under floodlights, awaiting occasional calls to action. The section of enclosed seating near the finishing line is full up with spectators and VIPs, all sheltering from an evening wind that whips the banners set out along the infield into ceaseless activity.TV camera crews from ITV and BBC are on the prowl, their lights shining into the gloom of the stands to pick out relevant visiting parties. Photographers gather the yellow, white,...

I remembered the words Seb Coe used in Singapore when he asked for the Games to be given to London,"

When Lord Coe was at the IOC meeting in Singapore leading the bid, we talked.

And Lord Coe told me the 2012 London Games would be for the youth of the country, and the youth of the


London bid for 2015 World Athletics Championships withdrawn

  • Athletics

By Duncan Mackay in LondonBritish Sports Internet Writer of the YearNovember 3 - UK Athletics today abandoned its campaign to host the 2015 World Championships - the third time in ten years that a bid to bring the event to Britain has been thwarted.

bid to host the 2012 Olympics.In the end, led by double Olympic 1500 metres gold medallist Sebastian Coe

October 2010: Coe hopeful London can still secure 2015 World Athletics ChampionshipsOctober 2010: Robertson


Samsung to use new rival to Apple to help VisitBritain promote London 2012

  • Sponsor News

By Duncan MackayBritish Sports Internet Writer of the YearNovember 3 - Samsung, a worldwide Olympic TOP sponsor, has signed an exclusive agreement with VisitBritain designed to help Britain maximise the benefits of London hosting the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

result from the deal to help promote Britain in the next four years, according to VisitBritain.Sebastian Coe

Coe joined a party of VIPs including Samsung's vice-president and head of worldwide sports marketing


Katarina Witt learning the value of Coe's advice

  • Pyeongchang 2018

By Mike Rowbottom at the Global Sports Industry Congress in London November 1 - As one of life's natural competitors, Katarina Witt (pictured) appeared in her element here today.

working for an Olympic candidate city when she spoke with her fellow double Olympic champion Sebastian Coe

"In this country I have heard how much praise and respect Seb Coe (pictured with Jacques Rogge)

show as 2018 Olympic bidders present for first time September 2010: Bach backs Witt to follow Coe


Radcliffe's world records rated higher than Dame Kelly's Olympic gold medals

  • Athletics

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year October 31 - Paula Radcliffe, who failed to win a medal in three consecutive Olympics, has been voted England's Athlete of the Decade ahead of Dame Kelly Holmes, who at Athens in 2004 became the first British athlete for 84 years to  win gold medals in both the 800 and 1500 metres at the same Games.

It meant she succeeded where Sebastian Coe had twice narrowly failed and became the first British runner


Quarter of a million volunteers jump at chance to be London 2012 Games Maker

  • London 2012

October 29 - Almost a quarter of a million people have jumped at the chance of a lifetime to be a volunteer at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "We're thrilled with the response we've had to date

Related stories October 2010: Midnight deadline for London 2012 Games Maker volunteers October 2010: Coe

"thrilled" as thousands flock to volunteer for London 2012 September 2010: Coe wants London 2012 to

be like Sydney as search stepped up for volunteers September 2010: Coe wants Australians to help make


UCI delighted with "stunning" London 2012 Olympic mountain bike venue

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun in Hadleigh October 28 - The International Cycling Federation (UCI) are delighted with the progress being made on the London 2012 Olympic mountain biking course here at Hadleigh Farm in Essex, stating that the event will be a 'stunning' spectacle.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Hadleigh Farm is a stunning venue, in line with


Public design 29 new 50p coins to mark London 2012 Games

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun October 28 - The Royal Mint is to issue a new set of 50p coins designed by members of the public to celebrate London hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics.

London 2012 chairman Lord Coe said: "Coins are a part of the fabric of our daily life, so to have a range


Lottery crowns physiotherapist UK's top Olympic and Paralympic expert

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun in London October 27 - Karen Smith (pictured left), a 30-year-old physiotherapist from Whitley Bay, has beaten thousands of sports buffs across the country to claim the title of the UK's top Olympic and Paralympic expert.

Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, said


Tanni Grey Thompson hails "amazing" response as midnight deadline for 2012 volunteers approaches

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By Tom Degun October 27 - Time is almost up for people hoping to work as a volunteer at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as the Games Maker application process draws to a close at midnight tonight.

However, despite the number of applications, London 2012 Chairman Lord Sebastian Coe has encouraged people

Coe said: "We will be taking forward applications on merit, ensuring we match the best people to the


Midnight deadline for London 2012 Games Maker volunteers

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun October 27 – Time is almost up for people hoping to work as a volunteer at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as the Games Maker application process draws to a close at midnight tonight.

However, despite the number of applications, London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe has encouraged people

Coe said: "We will be taking forward applications on merit, ensuring we match the best people to the

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Fireworks could be banned from London 2012 ceremonies

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay in AcapulcoBritish Sports Internet Writer of the YearOctober 24 - Fireworks could be banned from the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics if a controversial proposal that was put forward here is adopted. 

of environment and sustainability but we have to try provide fun to the people," he said.Sebastian Coe