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The Latest Breaking News from London 2012

Bradley Wiggins: I snorted cocaine off my London 2012 gold medal

Sir Bradley - now sober - did drugs ‘anytime, anywhere’ after retiring from cycling nine years ago

Evening Standard

Conversion of Olympic park tennis centre into padel courts would be 'betrayal of London 2012 legacy'

Changes paused until key meeting after almost 2,000 people sign petition

Evening Standard

Let the guessing games begin: Coe revives spirit of 2012 in IOC pitch

Sebastian Coe drew on the success of London 2012 but admitted he had no idea about his chances of winning the IOC presidential election when he addressed members

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Olympic and world triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee announces retirement

The 36-year-old Yorkshireman won Olympic gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

The Independent UK

'David Beckham was desperate to play in my squad, but I didn't want to bring him along and waste the FA’s money: I had to pick the strongest players': Great Britain coach reflects on Becks snub as 'one of the toughest decisions' of his career

David Beckham was a loyal servant for his country - but his international career was blemished by one high-profile omission

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Fifth athlete disqualified from one of dirtiest races in Olympic history

Tatyana Tomashova has lost her London 2012 1500m silver medal after she became the fifth finalist to be disqualified for retrospective doping offences

The Guardian - UK

Why are Great Britain using 12-year-old bikes at the Track World Championships?

Three of the men's sprint squad are using frames that date back to London 2012

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Great Britain v New Zealand: how the America’s Cup rivals compare

Former Team GB sailor and London 2012 silver medallist runs the rule over the boats, crews and strategy that will decide sailing’s biggest contest

The Guardian - UK

I am far from done – Hannah Cockroft eyes more Paralympic glory in Los Angeles

The 32-year-old has finished on top of the podium in the 100m and 800m at every Paralympics since London 2012 following success in Paris this summer.

The Independent UK

Hannah Cockroft eases to her ninth Paralympic title in women’s T34 800m final

The 32-year-old has yet to be beaten at the Paralympics Games, stretching back to her debut at London 2012.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the Paris Paralympics: a return to the spirit of London 2012

Editorial: A vibrant, well-attended Games showcased the best of parasport. But the challenges outside the sporting arena remain the same

The Guardian - UK

Paris has a golden chance to raise the bar for the Paralympics

Movement has lost momentum since London 2012

Evening Standard

Jonnie Peacock piles pressure on his rivals as he targets a third Paralympic title

The sprint star claimed 100m titles at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

The Independent UK

Paris must lift Paralympics movement beyond the high of London 2012, says Dame Sarah Storey

Paralympics targets improved atmosphere after disappointments of Rio and Tokyo

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The Independent UK

Team GB targeting men’s football team at LA 2028 Olympics

Team GB previously competed in men’s football at every Olympics between 1948 and 1972, as well as London 2012

The Guardian - UK

GB bettered only by USA and China in medal count but rue decrease in golds

Mixed feelings as Team GB match London 2012 medal haul but end seventh in table, their lowest position since Athens 2004

The Independent UK

BOA chief: Team GB should be celebrated despite ‘frustrating’ medal table finish

Team GB ended the 2024 Games with 65 medals – the same amount won on home soil at London 2012.

The Independent UK

KJT not ruling out a California dream in LA in 2028 – but now ‘ready for’ Paris

The 31-year-old Briton could go for a fifth Olympic Games in four years’ time.

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Evening Standard

What was the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics?

Apart from the image of Boris Johnson on a zip wire, will any of London 2012 be remembered in history?

The Independent UK

Helen Glover says it’s time to be mum and hints brilliant rowing career is over

The 38-year-old won pairs gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

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'I wish we had stayed in the Olympic village the whole time, in order to get the authentic experience - we only stayed there a few days': 2012 Team GB star reveals regret from London Games

Team GB didn't spend as much time in the London 2012 Olympic village as much as he would have liked

The Independent UK

Nathan Hales holds his nerve to claim GB’s first shooting gold since London 2012

Hales nailed his last 18 consecutive shots to set an Olympic record in the men’s trap event.

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: The BBC's reduced Olympic coverage is a huge blow to sports fans

The value of sport being on free-to-air television channels cannot be under-estimated and so the BBC's reduced coverage of Paris 2024 is a huge blow…

The Independent UK

David Ames believes GB Hockey men are capable of emulating Seoul 1988 gold

GB men’s best effort since 1988 was a fourth-place finish at London 2012.

The Independent UK

Nicola Adams: I still have a dream to make more boxing history

Interview: Nicola Adams became the first female Olympic boxing gold medallist at London 2012 and paved the way for the next generation but now has new goals

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