(ATR) Around the Rings tracks top athletes and Olympic stakeholders on Twitter in a new weekly feature ahead of the London 2012 Summer Games.
This week, athletes are abuzz about testing the velodrome, training at altitude and more ...
BBC 2012 on the Olympic Park's newest art installations:
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Drawn in by that pic of giant crayons? Here's the story behind the structures: http://t.co/VZ6qDv08 #london2012Tue Feb 14 15:02:38 via webBBC 2012
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CTV on spreading the love for Olympic sports:
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It's Valentine's Day. Which Olympic sport do you LOVE the most? Spread the love! #london2012Tue Feb 14 14:40:28 via webCTVOlympics.ca
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The Womens Olympic Qualifying Tournament draw is tomorrow at 11:00 local time (10:00 CET) #FIBA #London2012 http://t.co/gxsqsfSVTue Feb 14 09:59:04 via HootSuiteFIBA
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BBC Sport on "carrying the weight of Great Britain" at the Games:
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2011 was some year for @markcavendish but could 2012 be even better? @bbcsport_ollie speaks to him about the year ahead http://t.co/XIWyUK06Tue Feb 14 09:42:50 via webBBC Sport
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Reigning triple Olympic champion Chris Hoy on testing the velo:
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Just finished first session at the track, some quick times today. Can't wait to race, think it's going to be an awesome atmosphere in here..Mon Feb 13 17:29:55 via Twitter for iPhoneChris Hoy
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NBC Sports on strong ad sales ahead of London 2012:
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Olympic ad sales for London already ahead of Beijing per @RichSandomir http://t.co/CcUt9P6DMon Feb 13 16:04:39 via TweetDeckNBCSportsPR
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London 2012 on another sunset over Olympic Stadium:
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Pic: Another stunning @London2012 Olympic Stadium sunset. 165 of these to go before the Opening Ceremony http://t.co/a5lpM8PUMon Feb 13 11:25:50 via bitlyLondon 2012
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Michael Phelps on visiting the U.S. Olympic Training Center:
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3 weeks at altitude.... #otc here we come!!Sun Feb 12 17:49:04 via UberSocial for iPhoneMichael Phelps
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IPC on Friday's 200-days-to-go milestone until the Paralympics:
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200 days to go! Giving London2012 tix to all retired Paralympians. Can you RT to spread the word? #ProudParalympian http://t.co/LCotWZndFri Feb 10 18:38:13 via Twitter for iPadIPC
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LOCOG chair Sebastian Coe on visiting Morocco:
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Fantastic trip to Morocco where I've visited an elite-athlete training centre and met young hopefuls for the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games.Fri Feb 10 09:57:45 via webSeb Coe
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ArcelorMittal Orbit on its own construction timeline:
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@ThePansyProject @walled_city I wish! Construction finishes end of April and then we officially open for visitors once the Olympics beginThu Feb 09 10:56:15 via TweetDeckArcelorMittal Orbit
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Team GB's chef de mission on "stepping up" at the Games:
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Latest blog from @TeamGB Chef de Mission and BOA CEO @AndyHunt_TeamGB : Go 'Fourth' and Step Up to the Podium http://t.co/hp43HrQSTue Feb 07 09:24:35 via webTeam GB
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