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Details of London 2012 triathlon test event revealed

By Duncan Mackay

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

October 13 - The triathlon course to be used for the London 2012 Olympics - which will include Buckingham Palace as its backdrop - will hold its test event when it stages the penultimate race in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series on August 6 and 7 next year, it has been announced.

Exclusive: In the red corner, it's the AIBA

By David Owen

October 13 - AIBA, the international boxing association, spent nearly SFr4 million (£2.6 million/$4.1 million) more than it earned in the period between January 2007 and June 2010, according to financial statements circulated ahead of next month's AIBA Congress.

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All Blacks dominate rugby sevens after stunning comeback

By Tom Degun in New Delhi

October 13 - New Zealand have won their fourth successive Commonwealth Games rugby sevens gold medal after a stunning comeback from 10 points down to beat a valiant Australia 24-17 in the final.

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Coe hopeful London can still secure 2015 World Athletics Championships

By Tom Degun in New Delhi

October 12 - Sebastian Coe hopes London can still host the 2015 World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium despite Sports Minister Hugh Robertson saying the Government is unlikely to underwrite a bid.

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Brasher "head and shoulders" above competition to clinch London Marathon role

By Mike Rowbottom

October 11 - Dave Bedford’s eventual successor as race director of the Virgin London Marathon has been named as Hugh Brasher, son of the event’s co-founder Chris Brasher.

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Exclusive: Seconds out as boxing row heads for court

By Duncan Mackay

By David Owen

October 11 - A court hearing that may have an important bearing on the struggle for control of AIBA, the international boxing association, has been set for October 20, insidethegames has learnt.

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Boxer Khan takes another swipe at England after semi final defeat

By Tom Degun in New Delhi

October 11 - Pakistan’s young boxing star Haroon Khan claimed a bronze medal following semi-final defeat to India’s talented Suranjoy Mayengbam in the 52kg weight class - but could still not resist launching another verbal attack on England selectors for snubbing him.

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Robertson: Government "unlikely" to underwrite bid for 2015 World Athletics Championships

By Tom Degun in New Delhi

October 10 - Sport Minister Hugh Robertson has revealed the Government is unlikely to underwrite a bid for the World Athletics Championships in 2015.

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Coe’s delight as volleyball project awarded Inspire Mark

October 8 - Sebestian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, has praised Volleyball England’s V3 project for ‘encouraging young people to fulfil their potential’ after it was awarded the Inspire Mark.

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Real "tweet" for weightlifting fans as sport joins Twitter generation

October 8 - British Weight Lifting, basking in the success of teenager Zoe Smith (pictured), has joined the Twitter generation in a bid to keep fans up to date with all the latest developments in the sport.

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Yachting giant throws its weight behind “Golden Boys”

October 8 - "Golden Boys" of Australian sailing Matt Belcher and Malcolm Page have won the backing of yachting giant Sunsail as they prepare for their assault on the medals at London 2012.

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Sailing coach honoured for dramatic life-saving double rescue

October 8 - A Canadian national sailing coach has been honoured in the United States after pulling two fellow sailors to safety from freezing, storm-tossed seas.

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Teenage weightlifting sensation Smith claims historic bronze for England

By Tom Degun in New Delhi
October 6 - Teenage sensation Zoe Smith has made history by becoming the first English woman to win a weightlifting medal at the Commonwealth Games after securing bronze in the 58kg category.

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Exclusive: King’s actions have "not reflected well" on ABAE, claims Wu

By Tom Degun in New Delhi

October 6 - C K Wu (pictured), President of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA), has claimed that the recent actions of the chief executive of the Amateur Boxing Association of England, Paul King, have not reflected well on the English organisation.

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Exclusive: Court action may follow after King's bid to be AIBA President fails

By Duncan Mackay

By David Owen

October 4 - Paul King, chief executive of the Amateur Boxing Association of England, has failed in his efforts to run for the Presidency of AIBA, the International Boxing Association.

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