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Paralympian set for Olympic place

BBC News

23 Dec 2009

Canadian Paralympic athlete Brian McKeever is set to become the first man to compete at a Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

‘Not just for art’s sake’

BBC News

22 Dec 2009

During his final day in the Danish capital, young reporter, Cerith, visits a number of exhibitions gathered under the banner of Hopenhagen Live, in Copenhagen's City Hall Square.

GB VOLLEYBALL GIVES UPWARD SPIKE FOR SHEFFIELD’S SPORTS ECONOMY

Sheffield Lighting the Flame

21 Dec 2009

Sheffield's sports economy has received a significant boost with news that the British Volleyball programme is remaining in the city in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

‘Naughty’ English upset 2014 host

BBC News

19 Dec 2009

English cities have been described as "naughty" after using the London 2012 Olympics to pre-book holding camps for Glasgow's Commonwealth Games in 2014.

Double World Gold for Claire Cashmore

Leeds Gateway to Gold

14 Dec 2009

2009 12 14 Double World Gold for Claire Cashmore University of Leeds student Claire Cashmore won two gold medals in new world record times on a fantastic final day of competition