International Olympic Committee

The Flame was carried on the District line from Wimbledon to Wimbledon Park by service operator John Light, 64, who… Read More »Olympic Flame takes a ride on London Underground

Once the athletes have moved out at the end of the Games, the Village will be transformed into 2,818 new… Read More »Olympic Village to offer ?the best of city living? after the Games

But the Games are not just about the record-breaking feats that are sure to be witnessed in the Olympic Stadium… Read More »London 2012 set to provide lasting sporting legacy

Murray, who had received the Torch from former world No.3 British tennis player Sue Barker, then passed the Flame to… Read More »Olympic Torch visits iconic Olympic tennis venue on Day 66

The President was joined by Nick Hayek, CEO of the Swatch Group, and Stephen Urquhart, President of OMEGA, for the… Read More »Omega debuts new technologies at London 2012

The line-up for the event will include London-born headliner Dizzee Rascal, plus chart-toppers The Wanted, Eliza Doolittle and Rizzle Kicks.… Read More »Coca-Cola gets London moving to the beat for the arrival of the Olympic Flame

A successful editionSince 2000, every four years, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from the five continents are invited to take part… Read More »Marrying sport and art

But some don?t know how they should feel. British rower Zac Purchase received an email from London 2012 asking: ?Just… Read More »Nails and Spice Girls dominate athletes? thoughts as Games near

Bokel, a former Olympic fencer, is expected to replace Fredericks on the IOC Executive Board for the duration of her… Read More »Claudia Bokel to head IOC Athletes? Commission

 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) works closely with the host cities and their local partners, right from the outset to… Read More »The Knowledge Games

Pettigrew, Cox cases In the case of Antonio Pettigrew (US, athletics), participant in the men?s 400m race (7th place) and… Read More »IOC Executive Board meets ahead of London Games

London 2012 volunteers are called ?Games Makers?, as they are helping to make the Games happen. The Games Maker recruitment… Read More »Volunteers: Helping to make the Games happen

The first hovered at 60ft above Tower Wharf to allow four marines ? Corporal Dan Silman, and Marines Tom Petty,… Read More »Olympic Flame arrives in London

President Rogge will chair an IOC Executive Board meeting on 21 July and the 124th IOC Session from 24 to… Read More »IOC President touches down in London ahead of Games

Torchbearer David Boyle joined members of Maidstone Rowing Club in the boat, with hundreds of spectators cheering them on as… Read More »Olympic Flame takes to the water in rowing boat