Search results for ‘London Olympics 2012 special report’
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Jason Kenny ’emptied the tanks’ to win gold
Double Olympic gold medallist Jason Kenny tells Channel 4 News he “emptied the tanks” on the last lap of the men’s individual sprint to win his second gold of the London 2012 Games.
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We help Aussie sports minister with losing bet
Kate Lundy wagered that Australia would beat Team GB’s medal haul, promising to row Eton Dorney dressed in the British kit if not – Channel 4 News decide to give her a helping hand.
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Is sky the limit for British high jumper Grabarz?
The withdrawal of lottery funding from Robbie Grabarz has spurred the high jumper to a run of performances that have pushed him to joint-second in the world rankings.
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Trott comes from behind to claim gold
Laura Trott steps up a gear to claim Team GB’s latest cycling gold – beating Sarah Hammer of the United States into silver medal position in the women’s omnium.
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Dressage gold as Team GB surpass Beijing haul
Team GB’s London 2012 gold medal haul surpasses its Beijing total as equestrians Laura Bechtolsheimer, Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester triumph in the team dressage event.
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Which part of Team GB are you in?
Want to know where you would fit into the Team GB squad? Let the boffins at Channel 4 News calculate your place.
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Jason Kenny wins gold in the cycling sprint
Jason Kenny wins Team GB’s next cycling gold medal in the sprint final against France’s Gregory Bauge.
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The Tottenham residents burned out by the riots
A year on from the riots, parts of Tottenham remain demolished. But as policy makers and police try to fathom the anarchic violence, residents are attempting to piece their lives back together.
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Team GB’s equestrian jumpers win gold
Team GB’s equestrian jumping team wins its first gold in 60 years in a tense “jump-off” with the Netherlands.
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Two Wimbledon finals in a day for Andy Murray
Andy Murray goes for double Olympic gold and the chance to avenge his defeat to Roger Federer in last month’s Wimbledon final.
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Murray wins Olympic gold beating Federer
Andy Murray avenges his Wimbledon final defeat by beating Roger Federer to win Olympic gold in the men’s singles tennis final, and scoops a silver in the mixed doubles alongside Laura Robson.
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The greatest day in Britain’s Olympic history?
Jess Ennis, Greg Rutherford and Mo Farah storm to victory in track and field events while Britain’s rowers and cyclists clinch three more golds.
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Jess Ennis’ seven steps to heptathlon gold
Olympic heptathlon champion Jess Ennis talks Channel 4 News through her seven steps to gold, from the high of the hurdles to the nerves of the 800m and the fear her shoe might fall off.
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Ainslie wins historic Olympic gold
Ben Ainslie becomes the most decorated Olympic sailor of all time after narrowly beating Danish rival Jonas Hogh-Christensen to win his fourth gold medal, and Team GB’s 15th of the 2012 Games.
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Bolt and ‘Beast’ compete for the sprinter’s crown
The 100m world record holder Usain Bolt and his Jamaican teammate Yohan Blake battle it out today in one of the most eagerly contests of the London Olympics.