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London 2012 Olympic Games

London 2012 Games Maker training begins

First orientation training event for volunteers and Games-time employees takes place at Wembley Arena.

Test your Olympic knowledge 

Put your knowledge of British Olympic legends to the test through five rounds of online Top Trumps fun.

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Get ready to celebrate!

The Local Leaders initiative is inviting people across the UK who are excited about London 2012 to get involved and help bring the Games into their community.

Top athletes confirmed for Track Cycling test event

World-class riders including Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton will compete at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, presented by Samsung on 16–19 February 2012. 

London 2012 Shop

The London 2012 Shop stocks a great range of products for every occasion, including many exciting toys and games.

Items are available now from our online shop or at London 2012 stores
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Olympic Games 27 July-12 Aug 2012

170 Days to go

Paralympic Games 29 Aug-9 Sept 2012

203 Days to go

Webcams

Olympic Stadium camera 1

Olympic Stadium camera 1

Take a look at our venues as they're built. Watch progress over time.

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Videos

London 2012 Games Maker training begins

London 2012 Games Maker training begins

The first orientation training event...

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London 2012 shop at Terminal 5
London 2012 shop
A full range of merchandise is available through our online store or in official London 2012 shops.
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Photos
View some of the latest photos from London 2012 venues and events around the UK as the countdown to the Games continues.
Mascots with Ellie Simmonds
Mascots
Follow Wenlock and Mandeville on their journey around the UK, or have a go at one of their great new games.
Boxing, Men's Middle (75kg) Quarterfinal, Beijing 2008
Sport
Find out more about the Olympic and Paralympic sports taking place at the London 2012 Games.

Other Olympic & Paralympic sites