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British triathletes begin journey to London 2012

By Mike Rowbottom

Adam_BowdenJanuary 8 - A group of Britain's most promising triathletes get their competitive year underway in Vina del Mar this weekend as the International Triathlon Union (ITU) Pan American Cup offers them the opportunity to widen their experience and contribute to the Olympic qualification points that will boost Britain's medal chances in London 2012.

Golden girl Simmonds feels the weight of expectations

By Tom Degun

Ellie_Simmonds_smallJanuary 8 - Ellie Simmonds (pictured), the golden girl of British disability swimming, has revealed there is far more expectation on her now than there was before the Beijing 2008 Paralympics as people are no longer surprised by her victories.










London 2012 tickets are reasonably priced claims Coe

By Tom Degun

Seb_Coe_Jan_7January 7 - London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe (pictured) says tickets for the Olympic and Paralympic Games are reasonably priced and claimed organisers have been creative in their efforts to offer low-cost tickets to both children under 16 and adults over 60.