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Gareth Wynn: I was struck by the awesome athletic ability of the people I was seeing at Beijing 2008 Paralympics

By Emily Goddard

EDF Energy's London 2012 programme group director Gareth Wynn tells insidethegames about his favourite Games memory, and explains why he finds the Paralympics so inspiring.

Nathan Homer: The Games change the atmosphere of a place bringing energy and excitement

By Emily Goddard

Nathan Homer, the Olympic Projects Director of P&G UK and Ireland, tells us about how he can't wait for the London 2012 Games and reminds us all to say thank you to our mothers.

Gilles Albaredes: The Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony was a truly mind blowing event

By Emily Goddard

In our latest sponsor 123 feature we talk to Gilles Albaredes, the managing director of Crystal CG International, about his excitement in helping to bring the London 2012 Opening and Closing Ceremonies to life and look back on his fond memories of watching fellow Frenchman Guy Drut win gold at Montreal 1976.

Suzi Williams: Oscar and Lee, Liz, Ade and Nathan – that’s really what it’s all about

By Emily Goddard

This week's sponsor 123 feature sees us talking to Suzi Williams, group marketing and brand director at BT, as she tells her about her role in London 2012 and what it all means to her.

Chris English: The Games Makers will be the face of London 2012 for spectators

By Emily Goddard

Chris English, McDonald's head of Olympic volunteering, talks us through the Games Maker programme and his joy at watching Britain's coxless four clinching gold at the Athens 2004 Games in our latest sponsor 123 feature.

George Hamilton: Watching the athletes from all across the world as they enter Olympic Stadium is truly a moving experience

By Emily Goddard

In this sponsor 123 feature it is the turn of George Hamilton, vice-president of Olympic operations at The Dow Chemical Company, to speak of his Olympic experiences.

Don Thompson: It's a lot of fun to hear the athletes saying "I've been waiting all day to get a Big Mac" after competing

By Emily Goddard

This week, to celebrate McDonald's renewing its worldwide sponsorship of the Olympics until 2020, we turn the focus on Don Thompson, the company's President and chief operating officer, for our 123 feature.

Gyehyun Kwon: We are dedicated to making London 2012 "Everyone's Olympic Games"

By Emily Goddard

We put Gyehyun Kwon, vice-president and head of worldwide sports marketing at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., in the hot seat to get his word on the Olympic Movement in our latest sponsor 123 feature.

Simon Langford: I can't wait to see the British triathletes set the world alight in 2012

By Emily Goddard

In this, our first sponsor 123 feature, we put Simon Langford, GE UK's manager of corporate communications for London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, and city infrastructure programme under the spotlight to get his views on the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.

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Fact of the day

Denver were awarded the 1976 Winter Olympic Games ahead of Sion in Switzerland, Tempere in Finland and Vancouver in Canada at the International Olympic Committee Session in 1970. But in a Colorado referendum in November 1972, voters rejected funding for the event. It is the only time a city has been awarded the Olympics but pulled out. The IOC then offered the Games to Whistler in Canada, but they too declined owing to a change of Government following elections. Salt Lake City offered to host the Games, but the IOC, still reeling from the Denver rejection, declined and selected Innsbruck, the 1964 host city, as a replacement.

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The Football Association and government partners of the UK and Ireland are undertaking feasibility work for a five-association bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be an integral part of the team coordinating this work. Based out of Wembley, you will work with all partners to assess the feasibility of bidding to stage a FIFA World Cup which could provide an incredible opportunity to deliver tangible benefits in the UK & Ireland. This role will lead all marketing and communications activity during the feasibility stage of the bid. At this stage of the project, the role will focus on finalising the Strategic Narrative, developing a brand and implementing brand assets including establishing a digital footprint.

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