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Russia scientist flees after Olympic alerts
A top scientist flees Russia to avoid arrest after warning of a possible disaster over the 2014 Winter Olympics, the BBC's Richard Galpin reports.
Apr 16, 2010

Railway station to serve Olympics
Maidenhead railway station becomes a key access point for visitors to boating events at Eton Dorney Lake during the 2012 Olympics.
Mar 29, 2010

Local heroes: Mapping GB's gold medallists
Clickable map of where Team GB's Olympic gold medal winners hail from - and details of all their connections
Aug 27, 2008

New plans for Olympic-sized venue
A possible 2012 Olympic training venue is to be run by a charitable trust to save taxpayers money, a council says.
Aug 12, 2008

What China wants from the Games
The BBC's Michael Bristow looks at China's expectations for the Games, and how they have changed in recent months.
Aug 7, 2008

Olympic link to early 'computer'
A 2,100-year-old "computer" found in a Roman shipwreck may have acted as a calendar for the Olympic Games.
Jul 30, 2008

Cycling cash linked to Olympics
A BBC investigation raises concerns that a Japanese cycling event may have bought its way into the Olympic Games.
Jul 27, 2008

Olympic media coverage: China vs West
A comparison of the way Chinese and Western media outlets have covered the recent Olympic torch protests.
Apr 10, 2008

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