London 2012 Olympics News
Lightning Bolt strikes London as Jamaica celebrates independence anniversary
Usain Bolt has fulfilled his dream of becoming a ‘legend’ of the athletics by successfully defending his Olympic 100m title in stunning style at the London 2012 Games. Bolt was only fifth quickest out of the blocks but was quickly into his running and stormed to victory in 9.63, the second quickest in history and an Olympic record.
Five million spectators welcomed so far to London 2012
As the Olympic Games pass the halfway mark, the London 2012 Organising Committee has revealed it has welcomed more than five million spectators through the doors of its venues so far. The Olympic Park alone has seen more than one million visitors since the Games began, according to official reports.
London 2012 Festival gets underway with free events
As Saturday gets underway in the capital – when a total of 38 Olympic gold medals will be awarded – residents and visitors to London are also preparing for a dazzling weekend of free events in the capital for the London 2012 Festival.
IOC awards 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games broadcast rights in Canada
The International Olympic Committee has announced an agreement with CBC/Radio-Canada to broadcast the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in 2014 and the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public radio and television broadcaster, has acquired the rights across all broadcast platforms, including free-to-air television, subscription television, internet and mobile phone in all languages.
Olympics Opening Ceremony expected to boost UK tourism
Watched by 27 million British views, the Olympics opening ceremony was hailed a triumph across the country, but will Danny Boyle’s spectacular show resonate with oversees viewers and tempt them to visit Britain? A new poll by TripAdvisor reveals that 56 per cent of respondents believe the opening ceremony itself will have a positive impact on UK tourism.
Team GB celebrates first gold medals at London 2012
Bradley Wiggins has written his name in history after becoming the first man to win the Tour de France and Olympic gold in the same year with victory in the Road Cycling Time Trial. The 32-year-old claimed his fourth Olympic Games gold and seventh medal in all, surpassing Sir Steve Redgrave with a British record haul of Games medals, in an imperious victory.
STR Global: Strong occupancy rates at London hotels
STR Global is reporting hoteliers across London saw 84.4 per cent occupancy during the first two days of the Olympics - July 27th-29th. Properties in the capital also reported average room rates of £224.72.
Phelps becomes greatest Olympian of all time at London 2012
Michael Phelps has become the most decorated Olympian of all-time after claiming a silver and a gold at the Aquatics Centre. The American finished second in the 200m Butterfly - just behind South Africa’s Chad le Clos - to equal the record of 18 Olympic medals set by Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina in 1964.
Orbit opens for spectacular views over the Olympic Park
The Orbit, a work of art as well as a viewing platform over the Olympic Park, has opened to visitors. With the Games now underway, access to the Orbit offers stunning views over the Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park and the whole of London.
Queen visits London 2012 Olympic Park
Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the Olympic Park earlier as it opened its gates to thousands of spectators for the Olympic Games. As well as meeting competitors in the Olympic Village, The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Aquatics Centre, where they were accompanied by LOCOG chair Seb Coe and Olympic Development Authority chairman John Armitt on a brief tour, and met with Games Makers.
London 2012 cauldron moved into position in Olympic Stadium
The Olympic Cauldron has moved to its resting place in the Olympic Stadium before the start of the London 2012 Athletics competition. The Cauldron, lit here by torchbearer Austin Playfoot, has taken the same position as the Opening Ceremony Bell.
London Olympics 2012 gets underway
As the London Olympics 2012 gets underway, London’s streets are buzzing as thousands of tourists have descended into the capital, to cheer on their teams and enjoy the party atmosphere.