Summer Olympics


London 2012 to use same athletics track as Beijing

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

May 28 - London 2012 have signed a deal with Italian company Mondo to supply the athletics track for the Olympic Stadium along with flooring for up to 10 other sports, including basketball, table tennis, wheelchair basketball and goalball.

London 2012 costs rise by small amount

May 27 - The anticipated final costs of delivering the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 have risen by £5 million ($7 million), according to the latest quarterly economic report, published today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Eton rowing venue finished for London 2012

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

May 27 - Work to enhance facilities at Dorney Lake for London 2012 Olympics, when it is due to host the rowing and canoe sprint events, has been completed on time and on budget, it has been announced.