Olympic Games

Community Games Relay launched

People across the country are coming together in celebration of the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relay’s one-year anniversary with a unique programme of events virtually re-living the journey of the torch. 


Olympic Gold Wrestler Gardner Takes IOC to the Mat

LOS ANGELES, CA – (Tuesday, March 26, 2013)  When Rulon Gardner pulled off the surprise upset of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia to win the gold medal in wrestling, little did he know that 13 years later, his beloved sport would be in jeopardy.  Just last month, the sport of wrestling, the oldest sport in Olympic history, was booted out of future Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), beginning in 2020.

Community Games nets nearly £1m

A national Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy programme, Community Games, will continue in 2013 after being given nearly a £1 million cash boost – Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has revealed.

Pearson to Host Higher Education Online Learning Innovators at Cite 2013

WHO: Pearson will host its 13th annual Cite online learning in higher education conference.

WHAT: The two-and-a-half day conference brings together more than 500 higher education professionals, including online program directors, administrators, educators, instructional designers, and executives, for a dialogue on innovative online learning strategies and practices across a broad range of institutions and programs.

Sport chiefs debate Olympic legacy

Sport and physical activity professionals from across the UK are uniting to debate if the Olympic and Paralympic Games has given the industry it’s biggest-ever boost.

British Scientologists “Gold Medal” in Drug Education and Prevention

Featured in the newly released brochure, British Scientologists carried out the largest anti-drug operation in history, organizing the distribution of one million Truth About Drugs booklets during the London 2012 Olympics.

Long Live The Shopping Experience on Regent Street

Regent Street continues to build on its reputation as one of the ultimate shopping and lifestyle destinations in the world, with many global fashion brands choosing to call this famous shopping thoroughfare their home. With an exciting year that saw the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as well as the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, 2012 has also seen the launch of new shopping initiatives on Regent Street, ensuring the shopping experience is unlike anywhere else in the world.

Temporary Car Parks to Protect the Ground

2012 was a unique year in the UK. There were probably more special events, festivals and parties help up and down the country than in any other year. Jubilee celebrations went on for several months, culminating in huge processions, ceremonies and concerts in London during the summer. This was followed by an amazing London 2012 Olympics.

Meet and Greet with Rosie MacLennan, Olympic Gold Medalist

Join us November 17, 2012 to meet Somerville’s former graduate and Canadian Olympic Champion, Rosie MacLennan! After touring across Canada in celebration of her achievements, Rosie is finally home, and available to come visit the studio for an autograph signing. A complimentary breakfast will be served, and at 10a.m. sharp Rosie will give a brief speech about her journey to the Olympic stage.

Two 2012 Olympians coming to Tecumseh, MI in the Spring!

Three-time Olympian Peter Vanderkaay and 2012 Olympic Gold medalist Claire Donahue will be hosting a Fitter & Faster Tour™ event at the Tecumseh Community Pool, 307 N. Maumee Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286 on on Apr. 13, 2013 from 1pm to 4pm.

Claire is 2012 Olympic Gold medalist and 2011 Pan American Games Champion!

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