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London 2012 to use same athletics track as Beijing

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 28 - London 2012 have signed a deal with Italian company Mondo to supply the athletics track for the Olympic Stadium along with flooring for up to 10 other sports, including basketball, table tennis, wheelchair basketball and goalball.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012 and a double Olympic former 1500 metres champion, said


Exclusive: Support growing for Coe to stand as Diack denies financial crisis

  • Athletics

the eve of a vital meeting that could decide his future with support growing for Britain's Sebastian Coe

, is facing increasing questions over the financial stability of the world governing body with Coe

Yet insidethegames has discovered that there is growing support for Coe to succeed Diack.

Up to 35 countries in Europe are ready to throw their support behind Coe if he publicly declares that

He, though, is less likely to run against Diack then Coe.

again August 2009: Coe and Bubka Presidential hopes could be dashed by Diack


Eton rowing venue finished for London 2012

  • Rowing

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 27 - Work to enhance facilities at Dorney Lake for London 2012 Olympics, when it is due to host the rowing and canoe sprint events, has been completed on time and on budget, it has been announced. 

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Eton Dorney is a well established venue set in


Eton rowing venue finished for London 2012

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 27 - Work to enhance facilities at Dorney Lake for London 2012 Olympics, when it is due to host the rowing and canoe sprint events, has been completed on time and on budget, it has been announced. 

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Eton Dorney is a well established venue set in


Eton rowing venue finished for London 2012

  • Canoeing

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 27 - Work to enhance facilities at Dorney Lake for London 2012 Olympics, when it is due to host the rowing and canoe sprint events, has been completed on time and on budget, it has been announced. 

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Eton Dorney is a well established venue set in


Coe wants Olympic Torch Relay to inspire Britain

  • London 2012

By Cathy Wood in London May 26 - Getting young people involved will be a key goal for the London 2012 as they plan the route of the Olympic Torch Relay.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said he hoped the Torch Relay would inspire the UK.

Coe said London 2012 would be looking for nominations from young people and from young people

Coe, who has previously participated in three Olympic Torch Relays, admitted, if nominated to be one


Badminton and rhythmic gymnastics move to Wembley Arena approved

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 26 - A formal agreement for badminton and rhythmic gymnastics to be held at Wembley Arena during the London 2012 Olympics has finally been ratified after more than a year of negotiations - as was revealed first on insidethegames earlier this month.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "We are delighted to have reached this


London 2012 release details of Olympic Torch Relay

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 26 - London 2012 today announced that the Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK on Friday May 18, 2012, and will travel around the UK for 70 days, arriving in London the weekend before the Games begin on July 27.

the chance to be involved in this historic countdown to the start of the London 2012 Games.Sebastian Coe

different communities and cultures it will connect people to the Olympic Games, its heroes and its spirit, Coe


Record crowd at BT Paralympic World Cup boost for London 2012

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By Tom Degun in Manchester May 25 - Organisers of the 2010 BT Paralympic World Cup expressed their delight after a record crowd packed out the Manchester Regional Arena on the first day of competition in order to watch London 2012 hopefuls like Oscar Pistorius and Libby Clegg (pictured) take to the track.

Paralympic World Cup May 2010: BT Paralympic World Cup is vital stepping stone for London 2012 says Coe


Oscar is the class act at BT Paralympic World Cup

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By Tom Degun in Manchester May 25 - South Africa's Oscar Pistorius (pictured) stole the show in front of a packed Manchester Regional Arena as the 2010 BT Paralympic World Cup kicked off in style here today.

Paralympic World Cup May 2010: BT Paralympic World Cup is vital stepping stone for London 2012 says Coe


Europe's richest man to sponsor London 2012

  • Sponsor News

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 25 - ArcelorMittal, the largest steel company in the world, which is owned by Europe's richest man Lakshmi Mittal (pictured left), has today been confirmed as the latest Tier Two sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and the "Official Steel Supporter" of the Games.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "The Olympic Games and Paralympic Games are


British athletes must enjoy competing before home crowd says Lane

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By Tom Degun in Manchester May 24 - ParalympicsGB chief executive Phil Lane today told insideworldparasport that the British team, including swimmer Liz Johnson (pictured), must relish the opportunity of competing in front of a home crowd at the BT Paralympic World Cup which kicks off here tomorrow.

Paralympic World Cup May 2010: BT Paralympic World Cup is vital stepping stone for London 2012 says Coe


London 2012 suffer £27 million cuts as Chancellor slashes public funding

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 24 - John Armitt, the chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), claimed that he was confident that preparations for London 2012 would not be affected by them being told today to make savings of £27 million ($38 million) by the new coalition Government.

" Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, also claimed to be unconcerned about the cuts.


David Cameron gives support to BT Paralympic World Cup

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By Duncan Mackay in Manchester British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 23 - Prime Minister David Cameron has today sent a personal message of support to the BT Paralympic World Cup, which opens here tomorrow.

Related stories May 2010: BT Paralympic World Cup is vital stepping stone for London 2012 says Coe


London 2012 to help Glasgow 2014 with expertise and equipment

  • Glasgow 2014

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year May 24 - London 2012 have agreed to help Glasgow prepare for the Commonwealth Games two years later after today agreeing an unprecedented and unique agreement to work together to maximise the benefits of hosting major sporting events.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, and John Scott, the chief executive of Glasgow 2014

Coe said: "Scotland’s double opportunity to reap benefits from hosting two of the world

Coe will doubtless hope that by signing this MoU he will help stop at least some of that criticism.