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Olympics 2012

Double gold glory thrills Cheam's Rowsell

10:56am Monday 20th February 2012

Joanna Rowsell was the star performer for Britain’s women at the UCI World Cup as she won gold in both the individual and team pursuit at London’s Olympic Velodrome, writes Oliver Porritt.

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Bright future for young Epsom Olympians

9:40am Saturday 18th February 2012

Epsom and Ewell Council has congratulated two young athletes who have had a fantastic sporting start to the New Year.

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Nation on Trial Blog: Motivation is what you need

3:08pm Friday 17th February 2012

Motivation is what gets you started. Heart is what keeps you going, writes Stuart Amos.

Triggs-Hodge hits back at re-shuffle rumours

12:36pm Friday 17th February 2012

Molesey Boat Club’s Andrew Triggs-Hodge has dismissed rumours Team GB rowing coach Jurgen Grobler is about to overhaul the men’s squad ahead of the London Olympics.

Zorba takes Olympic quest to English Championships

10:00am Friday 17th February 2012

Halil Zorba’s quest for the Olympic weightlifting qualifying standard goes to the English Championships this weekend after he admitted complacency got the better of him at the Tri Nations Tournament.

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Moses: Olympic hopefuls should focus on here and now

12:17pm Friday 10th February 2012

When it comes to winning, American 400m hurdle legend Edwin Moses knows more than most what it takes to be the best.

Sutton to get £50k Olympic makeover

9:00am Friday 10th February 2012

This is what Sutton is set to look like during the Olympics after it was given £50,000 to spend on decoration.

Nation on Trial Blog: Drink while you're winning

3:05pm Friday 10th February 2012

I don't and never have professed to be much of an athlete, but I'm feeling at least 80 per cent of one at the moment.

In 2012, London will become the first city to host the Olympics three times.
Over 50% of the Olympic Cycling Road Race event is within the Surrey borders.
The father of Merton rowing hopeful Sophie Hosking was a World Champion rower in the lightweight eight in 1980.
Croydon resident Dorothy Tyler won a silver medal in the high jump at the 1948 games.
Wimbledon also hosted the tennis competition at the 1908 games.
Sutton and Cheam Swimming Club member Pat Kendall swam the freestyle in the 1948 games.