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Australia names London 2012 basketball teams

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

By David GoldJuly 7 - The Australian men's and women's wheelchair basketball teams have been unveiled as the country bids to win medals in both tournaments.

Turkey, Spain and Italy in their preliminary group in London.Coach Ben Ettridge said: "We've drawn the USA


AIBA's Road to London boxers flex muscles for London 2012 at Cardiff camp

  • Boxing

By Tom DegunJuly 6 – The International Boxing Association (AIBA) have launched their Road to London initiative in Cardiff, which is a special training camp open to disadvantaged countries sending boxers to the Olympics.

February and March this year.This month's training camp will be managed by Thomas Coulter, the former Team USA


Surrey welcomes athletes for final training camps ahead of London 2012

  • London 2012

By Tom DegunJuly 3 - Surrey are welcoming athletes for their final training sessions ahead of London 2012 with 12 international Olympic and Paralympic teams set to use the British county as a base camp in order to put the finishing touches on their preparations for the Games.

boostDecember 2011: Team GB cyclists choose Surrey as London 2012 Olympics baseOctober 2011: USA



Physician Butler succeeds controversial Adonis as USA Boxing President

  • Boxing

of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Executive Board, has been elected as the President of USA

Adonis (pictured below) was voted out the position by USA Boxing's Board of Directors after making hugely

to prosper in the sport.However, Butler (pictured top) is likely to provide a steadying influence to USA

It is a great honour to be elected President of USA Boxing 16 days before our team leaves for London,

The time is critical for USA Boxing."We have a great and proud tradition."

financial incentive programme.Following the Olympic Games, Butler will turn his attention to updating USA


USA Boxing select Abdullah as London 2012 head coach

  • Boxing

By Tom DegunJune 30 - USA Boxing have named the experienced Basheer Abdullah as head coach of the US

2012 will be the first time he will serve as head coach.Abdullah (pictured above) was also the 2004 USA

that their knowledge will be critical in aiding our athletes to perform at the highest level," said USA


USOC and Nike reveal Team USA's podium outfits

  • Sponsor News

By Sara EvansJune 25 - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and Nike have unveiled their medal stand apparel and footwear for London 2012, with a special focus on American pride details.

These "thoughtful details" consist of Team USA badges stitched inside jackets above the heart and the


USA Fencing announce new President

  • Fencing

Donald Anthony, a former Senior World Team member, has been elected as the new President of USA

The USA Fencing Election Committee have confirmed that Anthony (pictured above), a veteran World

votes, with incumbent President Kalle Weeks garnering 310 votes.Sam Cheris, a former President of USA

votes.Kirsten Crouse won the election for parent director with 953 votes.Incumbent David Blake and former USA

More than 20 per cent of eligible USA Fencing members voted in the election.Contact the writer of this


Romney's horse to compete at London 2012 Olympic Games

  • Equestrian

By Tom DegunJune 23 - Ann Romney, the wife of the Republican's United States Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is set to have a horse competing at the London 2012 Olympics this summer with the couple both scheduled to be in the capital for the Games.

We are so proud of Jan and Team USA."Now let's bring home the gold!"

Paralympic athletes as well as with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).She attended the Team USA



Denniston named USOC Paralympic Coach of the Year

  • Swimming News

By Tom DegunJune 20 - Dave Denniston, the United States Paralympics swimming team trainer, has been named by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as the 2011 Paralympic Coach of the Year at a special reception during the 2012 National Coaching Conference at the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis.

US Olympic Training Centre in Colorado Springs, Denniston (pictured above) led the successful Team USA


"Britain's favourite German" backs VisitBritain London 2012 campaign

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay at VisitBritain in London June 20 - Olympic gold medallists Boris Becker and Lennox Lewis have joined golfer Colin Montgomerie as the latest ambassadors for VisitBritain to help market the United Kingdom on the back of London 2012, it was announced today.

Latin America and goes a long way to help revitalise our appeal in core markets such as Europe and the USA


American female boxer Queen Underwood granted London 2012 spot after long wait

  • Boxing

By Tom DegunJune 19 - American female boxing star Queen Underwood has been nominated to compete at London 2012 – where the women's version of the sport will be making its Olympic debut – despite initially missing out on selection.

Championships.That proved to be Underwood and she admitted that she was in tears of joy following a phone call from USA

insidethegames.bizRelated storiesFebruary 2012: American women's boxing trio close in on London 2012 OlympicsNovember 2011: USA


Lance Armstrong team-mates rule themselves out of London 2012

  • Cycling

By Duncan MackayJune 18 - Four of America's top road cyclists, including the Beijing 2008 bronze medallist Levi Leipheimer, have all ruled themselves out of competing for the United States at London 2012 seemingly because of their links to Lance Armstrong, who is being investigated for allegedly taking banned performance-enhancing drugs.

Zabriskie asked that they be taken out of the running for places on the road cycling team for the Olympics, USA

USA Cycling will not speculate on the reasoning behind their requests and will not have further comment