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Greatest British Olympic Rowers
Steve Redgrave won gold at five consecutive Olympics in rowing, becoming Britain's most decorated Olympian ever.
1896 Athens Olympics
The 1896 Athens Olympics brought back the ancient Games after 1,502 years, held at the historic Panathenaic Stadium with 43 events and 245 competitors.
Aquatics Disciplines at the Olympics
The four aquatic disciplines at the Olympics offer 46 events, from swimming races to diving and water polo, with a history spanning bizarre early competitions to modern standardised events.
Format of Olympic Baseball and Softball
Cuba dominated Olympic baseball after it became a medal sport in 1992, winning three golds before the USA's surprising failure to qualify in 2004.
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Funding the 2012 Games
The London 2012 Olympics budget nearly quadrupled from initial estimates, ballooning from £2.4 billion to £9.3 billion before the games began.
The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad
A four-year cultural programme running alongside London 2012 aimed to celebrate UK arts and creativity while engaging communities nationwide.
The London 2012 Venues
London 2012 will use the Olympic Stadium plus dozens of other venues across the city, from the wave-roofed Aquatics Centre to the temporary Basketball Arena.
Legacy of 2012 Games
How the 2012 London Olympics transformed east London's Lower Lea Valley into parkland and green space for the future.
London 2012 Sustainability Plans
London 2012 commits to the first sustainable Olympics by cutting emissions, eliminating landfill waste, protecting wildlife and promoting healthier communities.
The London 2012 Ceremonies
How London showcased itself at the Beijing 2008 closing ceremonies to prepare for hosting the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
Safety at the 2012 Games
How London 2012 tackled security challenges for 9 million visitors across Olympic and Paralympic venues.
James DeGale: the Middleweight Title Holder
James DeGale overcame the odds to win gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics despite a history of underperforming on big stages.
Christine Ohuruogu Picks Up Gold in Beijing
Christine Ohuruogu won Britain's only track and field gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics just months after her lifetime Olympic ban was overturned.
Winning Cyclist: Nicole Cooke
Nicole Cooke's gutsy victory in the 2008 Beijing women's cycling race sparked Britain's best Olympic performance in a century.
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