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Nick Dempsey
DOB: 18/8/1980
Event: Sailing (windsurfing)
Birthplace: Norwich, England
Mhairi Spence
DOB: 31/8/1985
Event: Modern Pentathlon
Birthplace: Inverness, Scotland
Matthew Pinsent
DOB: 10/10/1970
Event: Rowing:
Medals: 4 Gold
Linford Christie
DOB: 02/04/1960
Event: Sprints
Medals: Gold 1992, 2 Silver 1988
Ones to watch
Team GB Legends
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Matthew Pinsent
DOB: 10/10/1970
Event: Rowing:
Medals: 4 Gold
Nadia Comaneci
DOB: 12/11/1961
Event: Gymnastics
Medals: 9 (five gold, three silver and one bronze)
1984 - Los Angeles
A revenge boycott led by the Soviet Union depleted the field in certain sports but a record 140 nations still took part as American sprinter Carl Lewis stole the show with four gold medals.
2000 - Sydney
Generally considered to be the best-ever Games as Britain's Steve Redgrave became a hero.
Olympic Legends
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Sky Sports News Wire
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New record for men's four
The British men's four have smashed the world's best time by four seconds at the Lucerne World Cup regatta.
May 25, 2012 9:17pm
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Fox-Pitt continues form
William Fox-Pitt dominated the action at the Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials in Norfolk.
May 25, 2012 9:00pm
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Brabants sees off rival
Tim Brabants looks to have sealed his Olympic place in Great Britain's canoe squad.
May 25, 2012 3:53pm
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GB held in opener
Great Britain's men squandered a two-goal lead in their opening match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
May 25, 2012 2:17pm
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Last chance in Madrid
Britain's triathletes have a final opportunity to claim Olympic places in Madrid.
May 25, 2012 1:44pm
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Powell backs Chambers
Asafa Powell is backing Dwain Chambers to give an impressive account of himself at the London Olympics.
May 25, 2012 9:28am
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Strange fires warnings
Clare Strange has warned her team they must improve offensively if they are to live up to their potential.
May 25, 2012 8:48am
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Ennis coach hits back
Jessica Ennis' coach claims the heptathlete was labelled 'fat' by a senior UK Athletics figure.
May 25, 2012 8:13am
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Support for Cook
John Cullen says Aaron Cook "must go" to the Olympics after reports that he has been left out of GB squad.
May 25, 2012 7:59am
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Allen takes silver
Sophie Allen claimed Britain's second silver in 24 hours at the European Championships.
May 24, 2012 8:57pm
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British quintet on top
Great Britain's men's team qualified in top spot for the team final at the European Championships.
May 24, 2012 8:43pm
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Coach - Jess in great shape
Jessica Ennis is a class act whose consistency will pay dividends at the Olympics, says coach Toni Minichiello.
May 24, 2012 3:29pm
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Lucky chance
Just seven months after breaking his neck, Tim Stockdale is poised to gain an Olympic selection chance.
May 24, 2012 2:08pm
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A "wake up call"
Garry Peel admitted his team were given a "wake-up call" as they lost opening game of BT Paralympic World Cup.
May 24, 2012 10:53am
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Steele stronger than ever
Andrew Steele feels the adversity he's faced since the last Olympics has made him a stronger athlete this summer.
May 24, 2012 10:08am
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Ohuruogu focused
Christine Ohuruogu is determined not to let anything deflect her attention from Olympic gold this year.
May 24, 2012 9:10am
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Praise from Bowes
Morph Bowes praised his two women's teams after they gained a crucial victory and raised hopes ahead of 2012.
May 24, 2012 8:51am
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Waterfield backing Daley
Pete Waterfield has backed Tom Daley to win gold at the London Olympics after the teenager's return to top form.
May 24, 2012 8:35am
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Hindes gets Staff backing
Jamie Staff has tipped Philip Hindes to be selected in Great Britain's team sprint line-up at London 2012.
May 23, 2012 4:46pm
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Jackson welcomes invites
Emma Jackson is relishing the new opportunities her pre-London form is attracting ahead of a potential Olympic debut.
May 23, 2012 3:43pm
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