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I'm ready for my third Olympic gold medal, says world number one fencer

  • Fencing

By David GoldApril 2 - American fencer Mariel Zagunis is hoping to pick up her third consecutive Olympic gold medal after qualifying for London 2012.

period is over and I can officially say that I am headed to London for my third Olympics," Zagunis told USA

It is an amazing feeling not only to qualify, but to know that I will be representing Team USA and in


America's most successful gymnast ever retires early just months before London 2012

  • Gymnastics

By David GoldMarch 31 – The most successful gymnast in American history, Paul Hamm (pictured), has announced his retirement from the sport just four months before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

driver, losing his job as an assistant coach at Ohio State as a result.Steve Penny, the President of USA

It has also made a difference in USA gymnastics emerging from a team that struggled to make the podium


University of East London and Essex County Cricket join Olympic Stadium bid

  • London 2012

By David GoldMarch 29 - The University of East London (UEL) and Essex County Cricket Club are one of the four bids to the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) for the right to become the Olympic Stadium tenant after London 2012, it has been revealed.

London, and the training base for the United States' Olympic and Paralympic squads this summer.Team USA


Surrey buoyed up for London 2012-related tourism boost

  • London 2012

By David OwenMarch 27 - Tourism in Surrey is gearing up for a bumper summer thanks to the expected extra influx of visitors attracted by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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



GB basketball teams head to Sheffield for pre-Olympic warm-up

  • Basketball

By David GoldMarch 22 - The British men and women's basketball teams are to stop in Sheffield as they prepare for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

: Tickets go on sale for Britain v US pre-Olympic basketball clashesFebruary 2012: Pre-Olympic USA

basketball 2012 tour details releasedMarch 2011: Britain's basketball teams to take on USA in London


Bishopsgate chosen as Canada Paralympic House for London 2012

  • London 2012

By Tom DegunMarch 21 - The Canadian Paralympic Canadian (CPC) have revealed that the Bishopsgate Institute will serve as the location for Canada Paralympic House for the duration of London 2012.

planning to spend $5 million marketing itself during London 2012January 2012: Exclusive - Team USA


Austria House for London 2012 set to be Trinity House

  • London 2012

By Tom DegunMarch 19 - Luxurious Trinity House in Tower Hill has been chosen to be Austria House for the London 2012 Games, it has been announced.

Kenya planning to spend $5 million marketing itself during London 2012January 2012: Exclusive - Team USA


Tickets go on sale for Britain v US pre-Olympic basketball clashes

  • Basketball

By David GoldMarch 13 - Tickets have been put on sale for the historic games between Britain and the United States basketball teams prior to the Olympic Games this summer.

I am thrilled to be here in Manchester representing USA Basketball," said Drexler."

the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesFebruary 2012: Pre-Olympic USA

optimistic for London 2012 despite current NBA lockoutMarch 2011: Britain's basketball teams to take on USA


Russia's Frolov secures first modern pentathlon World Cup victory for two years

  • Modern Pentathlon

By Mike RowbottomMarch 11 - All Ilia Frolov's (pictured) hard work on his weakest event, shooting, paid off at the first Modern Pentathlon World Cup of the season in Charlotte, United States, as the Russian did not miss a shot to earn his first World Cup victory since 2010.

It is a big positive for UIPM to have another top venue and organising committee in the USA to host World


Times Square to be transformed into Olympic Village to celebrate 100 days to go to London 2012

  • London 2012

By David GoldMarch 7 - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) will transform Times Square in New York into an Olympic Village for the day on April 18, exactly 100 days before the start of London 2012.

Supporters will be invited to join leading US athletes for the Team USA Road to London celebrations,

Diskin, a senior vice-president of Hilton Worldwide, said: "Hilton HHonors is proud to sponsor Team USA


Sarah Groff and Manuel Huerta named as USA Triathlon's Elite Athletes of the Year

  • Triathlon

By David GoldMarch 6 - USA Triathlon have announced their 2011 Elite Athletes of the Year, with Sarah

Under 23 World Championships in their respective gender groups, while Shiver was also runner up in the USA

was a year filled with many incredible triathlon performances," said Barrett Brandon, chair of the USA


Stockwell and Theberge named as US Paratriathlon Athletes of the Year

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By David GoldMarch 3 - USA Triathlon has paid tribute to Melissa Stockwell and JP Theberge, naming them

Selected by the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee, Stockwell was given the award for a second year in

the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships in Beijing last year.She also won TRI-2 gold at the 2011 USA

With USA Paratriathlon Athletes of the Year Melissa Stockwell and JP Theberge leading the way, 2011 was

US paratriathletes in domestic and international competition," said Steve Sutherland, chair of the USA

at [email protected] storiesJanuary 2011: Perkins and Stockwell scoop USA


Mexico and South Africa battle for final women's wheelchair basketball spot at London 2012 Paralympics

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

By Tom DegunFebruary 29 - With just six months to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the final spot for the women's wheelchair basketball pool will be determined this week when Mexico hosts South Africa in a best of three-game series.

already qualified for London 2012 are Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Australia, China, USA

features Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil and hosts Britain.Meanwhile, Group B has China, USA

basketball competition, all 12 teams have now been confirmed.Group A will consist of Spain, Italy, USA