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Grainger and Watkins Take Gold

London 2012: Grainger and Watkins Take Gold

Katherine Grainger's quest for Olympic glory is complete after she won a gold medal with Anna Watkins in the women's Double Sculls.

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(PRWEB) August 04, 2012
Katherine Grainger's quest for Olympic glory is complete after she won a gold medal with Anna Watkins in the women's Double Sculls.
The Great Britain crew dominated the field at Eton Dorney to add an Olympic crown to the two world titles they have won in two unbeaten years.
Grainger and Watkins led from the start and were roared on to a commanding victory, beating Australia by a length, with Poland taking a distant bronze.
Grainger punched the air as her boat crossed the line. She fell into an embrace with Watkins and acknowledged the 30,000-strong crowd after finally tasting victory at an Olympics.
Grainger had been Britain's first female Olympic Rowing medallist, at Sydney in 2000.
Four years ago she became the first British female athlete to win medals at three successive Olympic Games.
Those medals were all silver and Grainger was distraught at missing out on gold in Beijing, even considering retirement. But the lure of winning in London drove her on.
Grainger and Watkins, a bronze medallist from Beijing 2008, stormed to victory, as they have done for most of the last two years. After coming together in 2010, Grainger and Watkins have now won 23 consecutive races.
But none of them were as emotional as this with Grainger finally receiving the gold medal she craved.
She said, after embracing Steve Redgrave: 'Worth the wait. Steve promised me they'd be tears of joy this time, which they are.
'I feel this medal of all of them is the people's medal. I feel so many people have been behind me and supported me and wanted this for me as much as I have.'

Women Boxers Make Olympic History

London 2012: Women Boxers Set to Make Olympic History

Russia's Elena Savelyeva and Hye Song Kim of DPR Korea will become the first female boxers to compete at an Olympic Games when they meet in the ring at 1.30pm on Sunday.

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(PRWEB) August 03, 2012
Russia's Elena Savelyeva and Hye Song Kim of DPR Korea will become the first female boxers to compete at an Olympic Games when they meet in the ring at 1.30pm on Sunday.
Thirty-six female boxers from 23 different nations, fighting across three weight divisions, are making history at London 2012.
For boxers like Great Britain's Nicola Adams, the 29-year-old three-time world silver medallist, it is a day she neither expected nor even dared hope for when she first pulled on a pair of gloves.
'My motivation was just my love for the sport,' said Adams, who has a first-round bye in the Fly Weight division and will begin her campaign on Monday.
'I grew up with my family watching boxing. My dad would always put the big fights on TV and it would be a family event, everybody would come round to watch the Boxing.
'I always hoped women's Boxing would be a part of the Olympics because it's every athlete's dream to go to a Games. So when the announcement was made I was over the moon.
'It's nice to have a bit of recognition for all the years I've been training. I used to look up to Muhammad Ali, and it's a great feeling to know that now kids who are just starting in the sport will have a female to look up to as well.'

Apps to Track the London 2012

Apps to Track the 2012 London Summer Olympics

HotelsCheap.org has conducted research to provide those looking for iPhone and Android apps to track the 2012 London Summer Olympics with cost-effective methods for doing so.


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Jericho, NY (PRWEB) August 02, 2012
Looking for apps for the 2012 London Olympics can be difficult when there are so many possibilities forOlympic apps in the iTunes store and Android market. Apps that range from Olympic medal counters to trivia about athletes and past Olympic Games are available to purchase and it can be overwhelming. Fortunately, one company has recognized the need for some direction and has provided the world with an answer to follow the Olympic Games.
Smart phone Apps make following the Olympics that much easier, ensuring a fantastic, mobile experience for the 2012 London Olympics. The following is a list of 12 cheap or free apps to follow the London Olympic Games from the online travel companyHotelsCheap.org:
London 2012: Official Join In
This is the official app by the London Games Organizing Committee, provides reliable venue descriptions, event photos, event schedules, London city maps and even social media interactions. Cost: Free
London 2012: Official Results
The London Games Organizing Committee app will give real-time results, the latest news, and a full schedule of events for both the Olympics and the subsequent Paralympics. Cost: Free
2012 Olympic Medals
This is an app that tracks medal counts, event schedules and even a country tracker on the home screen (for Android users). This app is perfect for loyal fans of one or many countries participating in these Olympic Games. Cost: Free
2012 Team USA Road to London
Linked to the official Team USA website this app provide profile information for every US Olympian. It contains videos, a “Cheer” button to connect with your favorite Olympians on Twitter and Facebook, and the opportunity to donate to Team USA. Cost: Free
2012 Summer Games London Offline
This app supplies all the important details: schedules, history and game rules. It also provides maps with transportation information for those visiting the games, traveling by public transit, foot, bicycle or taxi. Cost: $0.99
London 2012 Official Game
This app is a game for the iphone or android, allowing users to create an Olympian and compete in up to 9 events. Users can customize the appearance of their athlete with 220 accessories, and will compete in authentic London 2012 Olympic venues virtually. Cost: Free
London Countdown
A timer counts down to the opening of the 2012 London Summer Olympics—without the need for internet or data connectivity. It has a schedule of events and a history of the Olympics complete with the results previous Olympic Games. Cost: Free
London Olympics 2012 Fan App
Fans can stay up to date with the most recent news and video from the Olympic Games. Cost: Free
2012 Olympics Medal Tracker
Never miss a medal. Users can filter this app in several ways, such as selecting a sport to see all events and dates of medal contests. The app tracks medal counts for all countries, and users can also track favorite athletes. Cost: $0.99
London 2012 Olympics
The app perfect for Trivia buffs. Re-acquaint yourself with thousands of questions and answers about the Olympics. Its repertoire has plenty of Olympics trivia, like history, event results, athletes and more. Cost: $2.99
NBC Olympics “Live Extra”
Screen all the 302 Olympic events live on your mobile device, with full replays using this app. Cost: Free (for cable, satellite or Telco subscriber with CNBC and MSNBC)
NBC Olympics
Live news, results, schedules and number of medals won all in one spot. It also has video and photo highlights and keeps account of your favorite athletes and sports. It can be linked to social media channels to discuss the latest events.
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Public Embracing London 2012 Games

Public Embracing London 2012 Games, Says Seb Coe

Five days into the London 2012 Olympic Games LOCOG Chair Seb Coe has expressed his delight at the public’s response to the Games so far and thanked the UK for making it possible.

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(PRWEB) August 01, 2012
Five days into the London 2012 Olympic Games LOCOG Chair Seb Coe has expressed his delight at the public’s response to the Games so far and thanked the UK for making it possible.
Fifty three gold medals have been awarded so far across 11 sports, to athletes from 34 countries around the world. The spectacular London 2012 venues have already seen seven new world records and more than 30 Olympic records.
Almost 3 million people have attended the Games with supporters of many different nations waving their team’s flag and enjoying the jubilant atmosphere.
The Opening Ceremony on 27 July drew an audience of 27 million viewers to the BBC and since then the evening sessions have been attracting 8 million viewers each day.
The London 2012 website has around 11 million visitors each day and 10 million people have downloaded mobile apps. The Opening Ceremony 'Isles of Wonder' soundtrack is top of the download charts.
LOCOG Chief Executive Paul Deighton added that more than 27,000 people have safely arrived in the UK – mainly athletes and media – with more than 12,000 people now resident in the Olympic Village.
Still to come is the start of the athletics and the track cycling – ‘Super Saturday’ is coming up with 21 gold medals to be won in one day (4 August). It will be an exciting weekend with crowds lining the streets of London for the Marathon and Triathlon, and people all over the UK getting together to enjoy the action.

OSN 3D London Olympics 2012 Coverage

OSN Adds a new dimension to its Olympics coverage with the launch of a dedicated 3D Sports Channel

- 200 hours of 3D action - 225 hours of comprehensive coverage each day - Live coverage across 19 OSN Sports channels - English and Arabic dual language commentary


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Dubai, UAE, (PRWEB) August 01, 2012
OSN, the leading Pay TV network in the Middle East and North Africa, has entered the third dimension with the launch of a dedicated Olympics 3D channel, OSN Olympics 3D. The channel will broadcast over 200 hours of LIVE sporting action from the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The launch of the brand new dedicated 3D Olympics channel is part of OSN’s aim to bring the games to life and provide viewers across the region with the best possible Olympic viewing experience. In addition, OSN subscribers will see every medal and every moment of the Olympics LIVE, in true 1080i high definition with dual Arabic and English language commentary options, OSN will broadcast more hours than ever before in the region.
As an official broadcaster of the 2012 Olympics, OSN’s new 3D channel will complement its unparalleled coverage which will be showcased across 19 OSN sports channels – 9 TV channels plus 10 dedicated OSN Play LIVE streaming channels providing sports fans with over 225 hours of the most comprehensive Olympics coverage every day.
OSN Play is the regions first online TV platform and is designed to ensure viewers don’t miss a second of the action even when they are away from their TV screen. The service is free of charge for OSN subscribers who can watch the games online on their computer or laptop, anytime, anywhere.
David Butorac, CEO of OSN said: “OSN is extremely proud to be an Official Broadcast Partner of the London 2012 Olympics bringing unprecedented coverage to every OSN home in the Middle East and North Africa. The best way to watch live sport is in high definition and we are delighted to present the games in true 1080i HD. Our dedicated OSN Olympics 3D channel will give sports fans a real-life experience and with the OSN Showbox HD and OSN Play, you can watch your Olympics, your way.”
OSN sports fans can plan their viewing easily using OSN’s user friendly Electronic TV Guide and the OSN website (http://www.osn.com). Viewers can also use the OSN Showbox HD to record their favourite events and watch what they want, when they want.
Andy Warkman, Head of Sport at OSN said: “It will be an amazing 16 days of sport with OSN. Subscribers can take the Olympics with them when on the move through our 10 live streaming OSN Play Olympics channels and our new 3D channel, a key differentiator, which will cover all of the major events including the highly anticipated opening and closing ceremonies and much more putting viewers right at the heart of all the action. OSN will undoubtedly be the best place to watch the 2012 Olympics.”
The complete OSN Olympics 2012 is available on the OSN website (http://www.osn.com) and facebook users can ‘like’ OSN’s official fan page (http://www.facebook.com/osn) to get access to a unique OSN Olympics application that allows users to personalise the schedule and keep track of their favourite sporting events.

London Olympics 2012 : Australian Magnussen Finds Form

London 2012: Magnussen Finds Form

James Magnussen went some way to exorcising the failure of Australia's Freestyle Relay team to get an Olympic medal as he produced a solid 100m heat performance.


Next London Olympics 2012 : Australian Magnussen Finds Form

(PRWEB) July 31, 2012
James Magnussen went some way to exorcising the failure of Australia's Freestyle Relay team to get an Olympic medal as he produced a solid 100m heat performance.
The world 100m Freestyle champion, known as 'the Missile', is a hot favourite to add the Olympic title to the world gold he secured last year in Shanghai and has clocked 47.10 already this year.
He qualified fourth overall in 48.38, with USA swimmer Nathan Adrian fastest in 48.19.
Magnussen said: 'I think it was a step in the right direction, it was a good swim.
'It's an improvement from the other night, I am keeping positive with a smile on my face.
'I took a fair hit in the relay, I am still trying to bounce back from it. It was one of my first failures since breaking into the international scene.
'It is quite an open field in the 100m, if I can get myself back to the sort of form I had at the trials, I have a good chance of winning it.'
Daniel Gyurta headed the 200m Breaststroke heats, while the USA qualified fastest for tonight's 4 x 200m Relay final in 7:06.75.
There was a shock in the women's 200m Butterfly, where Great Britain's world silver medallist Ellen Gandy finished 17th, with USA swimmer Kathleen Hersey leading the way in 2:06.41.
For further information please contact the London 2012 Press Office.

London 2012 Greenest Olympics Games

Head of Sustainability for the 2012 Olympic Games Featured on the Next Green Power Report

Tune in to Riverside Public Utilities’ (RPU) weekly radio program the “Green Power Report” tonight, at 8:30 p.m. on KTIE 590 AM when host Mike Bacich speaks with the Head of Sustainability for the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Riverside, Calif. (PRWEB) July 30, 2012
Tune in to Riverside Public Utilities’ (RPU) weekly radio program, the “Green Power Report” tonight, at 8:30 p.m. on 590 AM when hosts Mike Bacich and Ryan Bullard speak with the Head of Sustainability for the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, David Stubbs.
Find out how the 2012 London Games are aiming to be the greenest Olympics ever by reducing, re-using and recycling in ways that will minimize the games effect on the planet.
Learn how an abandoned industrial site covered in mounds of garbage and full of rubble has been transformed into the coveted home of the 2012 Olympic Games.
This program, along with other Green Power Report broadcasts, is available to download through iTunes and via the show’s radio player athttp://www.GreenRiverside.com
For more information on the 2012 London Games sustainability efforts, visithttp://www.london2012.com/about-us/sustainability/.
Additional information about Riverside Public Utilities is available on Facebook through #RiversidePublicUtilities and Twitter through #RPUNews.
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