There was even a special molecule made for the London Olympics 2012, a group of five carbon rings bound together (based on the new wonder material, graphene), and named of course: olympicene.
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Royal Barge, London Olympics 2012
Parked in the river next to the London Olympic Park was Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Barge, the very same one that took her along the River Thames during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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Olympic Stadium and meadow, London Olympics 2012
The London Olympic Park was built on disused wasteland around the River Lea in east London. After the Olympics the park will remain. It was decided to plant native meadow plants in the park and the effect, with the Olympic Stadium in the background is outstanding.
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Riverbank Arena 2, London Olympics 2012
Another view of that great match between Germany and Australia in the semi-final of the men’s hockey at the London Olympics 2012. And that is an airship in the skies.
It was a high quality game, Australia were twice ahead, but Germany’s teamwork and fitness eventually prevailed and they ended up 4-2 victors, and later went on to win gold, retaining the Olympic title.
The quality of the pitch was outstanding, enabling such skillful hockey, but the colours attracted much attention. it’s a shame that this arena is merely a temporary one, and that it is only being used for this Olympic hockey tournament before being dismantled.
Riverbank Arena, London Olympics 2012
The semi-final of the men’s hockey was at the Riverbank Arena in the London Olympic Park.
It was a pulsating game on a really hot, sunny afternoon, with Germany beating Australia 4-2. Later Germany would win gold, and Australia would win bronze.
View from the Orbit 3, London Olympics 2012
Zoom in to get a better view of the London skyline from the top of the Orbit in the Olympic Park at the London Olympics 2012.
View from the Orbit 2, London Olympics 2012
It was a scorching hot day in the Olympic Park, and every one of these sunshades was being used.
View from the Orbit, London 2012 Olympics
Even though the Orbit at the London Olympic Park is ‘only’ about 100m in height, it is enough to see sweeping views of the Olympic Stadium and Park, and across the London cityscape.
The Orbit, London Olympics 2012
On my day out at the London Olympics I took a huge number of photos, and there will be a series of these photos over the next week or so.
The first one is of ‘The Orbit’ which is a 100m high tower from which you can get sweeping views of the Olympic Park and all over London.
Olympic Poster
here is a nice poster of many of the pieces of athlete equipment that are now being used in the London Olympics.
2012 London Olympics
As we enter the last day of 2011 it is perhaps timely to look ahead to 2012.
One of the big events coming our way is the 2012 London Olympics. Here are a few photos of the Olympic site.
Image via Wikipedia
Image via Wikipedia
Image via Wikipedia
The Ashes, a very small trophy
The little urn
This is one of the most important trophies in world cricket, tiny isn’t it. It is an urn and inside are the Ashes of burnt bails from more than 100 years ago.
It’s a funny old game, cricket.
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Cricket
Passion in sport
Cricket is a long, boring game played by people all wearing white clothes.
If you substitute the word boring with the word passionate then this statement is correct.
London Olympic venue
What olympic sport will be played here?
In the heart of London, surrounded by government buildings, and just a short walk from Downing Street, the home of the UK prime minister, and a short horse-ride from Buckingham Palace, the home of Queen Elizabeth, is this 2012 Olympic venue.
Yes, beach volleyball!
