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Living the dream and the lasting legacy – week two of the London 2012 Olympics

Posted on August 13, 2012 by writewyattuk

If ever there was a motivational endorsement of everything good that came out of these past two weeks, it was voiced by Lancashire lass Sam Murray late on Sunday afternoon. Surprisingly fresh from her silver medal performance at the Modern … Continue reading →

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40 great reasons to have loved the 2012 Olympics

Posted on August 13, 2012 by writewyattuk

In no particular order … 1. Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony for setting the tone and leaving me proud to be British; and Stephen Daldry and Kim Gavin’s closing pageant for living up to its high standard 2. Double-golden girl Laura … Continue reading →

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When bronze ambition measures up to golden gongs

Posted on August 5, 2012 by writewyattuk

When Jess Ennis and Mo Farah somehow found those extra gears and kicked home to secure yet more Team GB gold medals on Saturday night, there were tears of pride and joy up and down this land. If ever there … Continue reading →

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