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The Games 2012

The Games: London Olympics 2012:

Joshua in no rush to turn pro after Olympic triumph

Joshua in no rush to turn pro after Olympic triumph
ANTHONY JOSHUA insists that he has no intention of turning professional just yet after winning Team GB’s 29th – and last – gold medal of the Olympic Games yesterday.


Bronze medal sees Muhammad vindicate his selection

Bronze medal sees Muhammad vindicate his selection
LUTALO Muhammad vindicated his selection for London 2012 after becoming the first British man to win at Olympic taekwondo medal.


Have fun and mini-Games

THE Olympic spirit is being delivered to Barnet in the form of the Tiny Games.


Children’s choir in good voice for Olympic anthem

Children’s choir in good voice for Olympic anthem
A CHOIR has gained worldwide attention by recording an Olympic song featuring children from all corners of the globe.


Hester helps dressage team to golden glory

Hester helps dressage team to golden glory
CARL HESTER helped Great Britain to claim their first-ever Olympic dressage gold medal on Tuesday.


Boxer Joshua guaranteed a medal

Boxer Joshua guaranteed a medal
ANTHONY Joshua is guaranteed an Olympic medal after producing a clinical performance in his men’s super-heavyweight boxing quarter-final last night.


Oyepitan cruises through to semi-finals

Oyepitan cruises through to semi-finals
ABI OYEPITAN will attempt to reach the Olympic final of the women’s 200metres for the second time in her career when she competes in the semi-finals of the event tonight.


McConnell misses out on spot in the final

McConnell misses out on spot in the final


LEE McConnell admitted to being disappointed after failing to qualify for the women’s 400metres final at the Olympic Games.


McConnell through to 400m semis

McConnell through to 400m semis
LEE McConnell was one of three British athletes to qualify for the semi finals of the women’s 400m this afternoon.


Harriers fly through qualifiers

SHAFTESBURY Barnet Harriers members Yamile Aldama and Trecia Kaye-Smith have qualified for the final of the women's triple jump.


Riders make strong start in the dressage

Riders make strong start in the dressage
CARL Hester helped Great Britain make a strong start to the team dressage yesterday.


Joshua snatches a narrow win

Joshua snatches a narrow win
BOXER Anthony Joshua was a relieved man after edging to a narrow victory in his opening bout of the Olympic Games on Wednesday night.


Bandey sets new national record

ANUM Bandey set a new national record despite failing to qualify from her heat of the women’s 400m individual medley.


Fencers put to sword

Fencers put to sword
FENCERS Richard Kruse and James Davis both suffered Olympic disappointment on Tuesday as they made early exits from the individual foil competition.


Nurse proud of NHS part of the opening ceremony

Nurse proud of NHS part of the opening ceremony
HAVING played a key role in the Olympic opening ceremony, NHS nurse Kath Lynch is looking forward to lining up as part of the closing ceremony too.


Cyclist misses out on opening ceremony chance

Cyclist misses out on opening ceremony chance

WHEN it is all over the Games will have overseen countless moments of triumph and ecstasy.


Olympic Hockey: Team GB v Japan

Olympic Hockey: Team GB v Japan
THE repeated sound of a hockey ball thwacking against the boards behind the goal reverberated around the Riverbank Arena on Sunday night.


From our own correspondent: Rowing and Badminton

From our own correspondent: Rowing and Badminton
ON Monday Team GB's Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins completed their double sculls heat in Olympic record-breaking time - and the crowd went wild.


From our own correspondent: Hockey

From our own correspondent: Hockey
THE rain poured down on the Olympic Park and a cool breeze blew over east London.


My moment of glory

My moment of glory

ONE-hundred-and-forty-one-hours spent rehearsing since the middle of May in various locations including the dubious delights of Dagenham - but in the end it was worth every second.


Tyler lights Olympic flame at Hyde Park

 Tyler lights Olympic flame at Hyde Park

A 19-YEAR old from Woodside Park carried the Olympic torch up onto the stage at the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Finale Concert in Hyde Park yesterday.


Torch bearers are burning with pride

Torch bearers are burning with pride

AN extreme challenges junky got his chance to run with the Olympic torch through the borough in front of hundreds of supporters.


How Finchley’s lido played a part in 1948

How Finchley’s lido played a part in 1948

IT may feel like the London 2012 Olympics have almost passed Barnet by – but the last time the Games were in town the borough played a vital role in ensuring the extravaganza went smoothly.


Optometrist spies the flame

Optometrist spies the flame
BARNET resident and Olympic torch bearer Zahra Jessa will carry the flame through North Finchley today.


Harry Potter star leads the borough’s leg of torch relay

Harry Potter star leads the borough’s leg of torch relay
CELEBRITIES, centenarians and children will be grappling with the Olympic torch when it passes through the borough on Wednesday during the penultimate day of the relay.


Vanessa is running the ‘real thing’

Vanessa is running the ‘real thing’


FOR diehard sports fans the “Real Relay” is the ultimate way to welcome the Olympics to Britain.


Car parks to be free during torch relay

Car parks to be free during torch relay
COUNCIL car parks will be free to use during the Olympic torch relay next Wednesday as restrictions will be relaxed in areas away from the route.


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