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Eddie Izzard trains with double Olympic gold medallist Haile Gebrselassie in Ethiopia
Inside Lord Moynihan’s home
Follow FTOlympics on Twitter
May 14, 2012
Fresh bids sought for Olympic stadium
Move to clarify issues thought to have deterred bidders
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SPECIAL REPORTS
May 13, 2012
Private jet operators limber up for Games
Smaller airports near Olympic venues will be used
Peter Aspden
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LIFE & ARTS
May 12, 2012
A view from Orbit
The dramatic, twisting tower of metal - designed by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond – is London’s new Olympic landmark
May 11, 2012
Mayor casts doubt on Olympics stadium legacy
Boris Johnson says decision unlikely until after games
May 11, 2012
Protesters plan to target Olympics
Demonstration set to go ahead on July 28
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Capital firms uneasy over Olympics
Olympics chief calls for Heathrow fix
Olympics’ fillip to be limited, says Moody’s
BOA’s lifetime ban on drug cheats overturned
Concerns gather pace in Olympic run-in
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The reigning 400m hurdles world champion knows all about overcoming obstacles – not least his health
May 10, 2012
Bus drivers to vote on Olympic walkout
Unions seek bonus payment for increased workload
May 8, 2012
Delays expected in Olympic tickets release
Online applications could take at least 20 minutes
May 6, 2012
Olympic test events place emphasis on fun
Games organisers look to dilute idea of Fortress Stratford
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May 6, 2012
Oyster users face ‘rip-off’ summer
System set to struggle with crowds during the Olympics
May 6, 2012
London games inspire developing nations
More children around the world adopt sport than in UK
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