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USADA And Lance Armstrong

200 pages of a Reasoned Decision details lay bare the truth of Lance Armstrong’s cycling prowess. The long history of systematic, programmed drug taking, testing avoidance and battering of people who speak out against Armstrong and his “team” of drug… Continue Reading →

Life as a Gamesmaker at the Paralympic Games

A long time ago I decided to volunteer to help at The Paralympic Games and so applied, knowing that I would have to pay for all my accommodation and travel arrangements. Occasionally I would receive an email stating I hadn’t… Continue Reading →

London 2012 Reflections by a Games Maker

A week on from the Closing Ceremony I’ve almost recovered from a horrendous cold that started the previous Monday so it’s time to look back at my Olympic experience. I was there for the Opening Ceremony dress rehearsals and the… Continue Reading →

London 2012 National Anthem for Mo Farah’s 5000m

I don’t know how well this came over in the tv, but the sound in the stadium was awesome:

London 2012 110mH Heats – Liu Xiang Hops Along

A quick video of Liu Xiang making his way to the finish line; not quite Derek Redmond – where’s your Dad when you need him!

Olympic Basketball and Water Polo

Sunday was my first real visit to the Olympic Park having only come across the bridge and headed to the Games Maker check-in point at the Olympic Stadium. I was joined by Tom for whom it was going to be… Continue Reading →

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony

Well what a night last night was. After a bit of a false start I ended up with a good position – mostly outside of the bowl checking people were coming into the correct blocks. This mixed people heading to… Continue Reading →

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