Tag Archives: London 2012

London Olympic Stadium 2

‘Sport saved my life’

Paralympian David Smith tells Edward Lowe about his amazing journey to Olympic success

Robbie Rogers

Can the FA finally give homophobia the red card?

After the retirement of Robbie Rogers, Andrew Georgeson investigates the stigma around LGBT people in sport

Wembley Stadium flag

FA chiefs ‘not serving the interest of the sport’

Dean Joseph speaks to the England fans spokesman about why top jobs at the FA should go to former players

Adam Gemili London 2012

‘Athletes do it for pride, not money’

Alex Cheah speaks to Britain’s next star of the 100 metre track, Adam Gemili

Rebecca Adlington medal podium

Did British expectations ruin Rebecca Adlington?

Swimming’s star of 2008 moves away from professional competition

Athletics race

What separates ‘the Mo Farahs’ from the rest?

Chris McKeon explores what makes a good athlete extraordinary

Oscar Pistorious

Should Paralympians race in the Olympics?

If an athlete feels capable, let them race, says Oliver Chipchase

Olympics Gold Medal

Can Olympic success hinder a boxer’s progress?

Mike Carre thinks Audley Harrison and Amir Khan were rushed after showing Olympic promise

Sarah Storey and Victoria Pendleton

Sexism in sport still widespread despite Olympic leap forward

Ross Highfield asks if the success of Jessica Ennis and co leveled the gender playing field?

Olympic 'Games Maker' volunteers

A day in the life of a London 2012 volunteer

Looking like a clone, meeting people from around the world and checking out Tom Daley… all part of a Games Maker’s day

Lithuanian swimming squad at 2012 Olympic Games

Olympic champions deserve respect not suspicion

We should enjoy Ye Shiwen and Ruta Meilutyte’s record-breaking achievements, writes Dan Holland

Saudi Arabian judoka, Wojdan Shaherkani at the 2012 London Olympics

Success of having female athletes in every Olympic team must not be wasted

The IOC should use power to press Saudi Arabia to adopt more inclusive sporting policy

London Olympic Stadium

‘Number of GB medals irrelevant, London 2012 will be a great failure’

Serious problems with the Games should not be ignored, writes Alfie van den Bos

Roger Federer

Top 10 London 2012 Olympic Rivalries

Britain vs Australia, Federer vs. Djokovic – who are the most bitter of rivals at this year’s Games?