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One year and counting for London Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, July 25, 2011, 10:19

The 12-month countdown to the greatest sporting show on earth gets under way on Wednesday as London reaches the one year to go mark for the 2012 summer Olympics.

Coe puts London 2012 in the `Killing Zone`

Last Updated: Friday, July 22, 2011, 09:09

For Sebastian Coe, London 2012 has entered the `Killing Zone`, a crucial stretch that will determine whether the Games meet the Olympic gold standard in one year`s time or fall back among the also-rans.

Coe delight at Thorpe`s return for London Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 10:11

London Olympic chief Sebastian Coe is delighted that Ian Thorpe is aiming to swim at next year`s Games and has claimed some of the credit for helping persuade the five-times gold medallist to end his retirement.

India should produce role models other than cricketers: Coe

Last Updated: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 17:59

Legendary athlete and London Olympics organising committee chairman Sebastian Coe feels that popularity of cricket is overshadowing the development of other sports in India.

More than 2,40,000 apply to be Olympics volunteers

Last Updated: Friday, October 29, 2010, 20:53

Organisers say more than 2,40,000 people have applied to be volunteers at the 2012 Olympics in London.

2012 Games initiative reaches six million children

Last Updated: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 12:14

A British initiative to enthuse children around the world about sport inspired by the 2012 London Olympics is halfway towards its target of reaching 12 million.

2012 boss Coe rejects return to politics

Last Updated: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 13:09

London 2012 Olympics chief Sebastian Coe ruled out returning to frontline politics if the Conservative Party wins the British general election due within six months.

London will not try to match Beijing: Coe

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 14:32

Trying to replicate the splendour of Beijing Olympics would be a futile exercise and London, instead, would strive to make a mark in its own way, 2012 Games chairman Sebastian Coe said.