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Racing along the London 2012 Athletics track
Lisa, London 2012 coordinator at a local school
I am the London 2012 coordinator at Carpenters Primary School in Stratford, the closest school to the Olympic Park site.You might be wondering why I am sprinting across the imaginary finishing line of the Olympic Stadium track, wearing a helmet, goggles,

In August 2008, I had my first visit to the Olympic Park. I was invited back this month on a walking tour to view the Olympic Stadium. I was amazed to see how much it had changed in such a short time!

As I walked into the Stadium I could not believe my luck: there I was standing where the track will be laid - it was awe-inspiring. I just had to run (although I did have to ask permission first). I edged back to the start of the 100m and I raced along the track, my heart was pounding but nothing was going to stop this, even the heavy boots I was wearing!

The deep sense of achievement knowing that I was the first person to race on the Olympic Stadium track will last forever.


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