(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, broadcasters are abuzz about their Super Bowl ads for London 2012, remaining tickets to the Games and more ...
Canadian swimmer Annamay Pierse in positive mood after a training session
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One of the best feelings in the world is having that practice you're dreading but you mentally conquer it & it turns out amazing #London2012Wed Feb 08 06:10:28 via Twitter for BlackBerry®Annamay Pierse
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ArcelorMittal Orbit on the "Winter Olympics 2012":
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Snowy ArcelorMittal Orbit - looks like a bobsled track...The London Winter Olympics 2012 http://t.co/mmaQLUgfTue Feb 07 12:51:53 via Tweet ButtonArcelorMittal Orbit
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Mayor Boris Johnson on a potential basketball legacy:
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Good meeting with the VPM of Ukraine. Think they might buy our temporary basketball venue after the Olympics http://t.co/fSUAzhVMTue Feb 07 12:08:44 via TwitpicBoris Johnson
MayorOfLondon
BBC 2012 on remaining football tickets to the Games:.bbpBox{background:url(http://a2.twimg.com/profile_background_images/298344635/portal_template_twitter.jpg) #5b88c4;padding:20px;}
Olympics football tickets still not sold out. Tickets back on sale in April. Competition draw is 24th April. http://t.co/WSYe8Qq5Tue Feb 07 09:30:38 via webBBC 2012
BBC2012
USA Basketball on a women's Olympic roster announcement:
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@Jenny_JJE sorry, but there's no date set for that yet. All I can say for sure is NLT June 18 as that's when rosters are due.Mon Feb 06 23:07:10 via webUSA Basketball
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UK Athletics on 2009 world champion heptathlete Jessica Ennis:
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@J_Ennis using #AvivaSeries double for 2012 push http://t.co/gy9Z5GWs #athletics #AvivaGPMon Feb 06 12:59:32 via HootSuiteUK Athletics
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London 2012 on its other ceremonies director:
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Kim Gavin (Olympic & Paralympic Closing Ceremonies Artistic Director) is known for iconic stadium & TV performances. Think Take That & Pink…Mon Feb 06 11:08:44 via webLondon 2012
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USOC on "the next big event" on the 2012 sport calendar:
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Congrats to the Super Bowl winning New York Giants! Now on to the next big event ... London, this summer.Mon Feb 06 03:32:19 via FacebookUS Olympic Committee
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Chef de mission Andy Hunt on Team GB's Champions Trophy runner-up finish:
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@GBHockey2012 @katewalsh11 you gave absolutely everything, hugely proud of what you've achieved in Argentina. Bring on @Team_GB @London2012Mon Feb 06 00:31:00 via Twitter for iPhoneAndy Hunt
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NBC Sports on its London 2012 promo during the Super Bowl:
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RT: @NBCSports Did you catch the minute long Olympics video during #SB46? If not you can catch it here: http://t.co/O0sS9MST #LondonBoundMon Feb 06 03:45:46 via webNBC Sports
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IOC on a chance to win a trip to London 2012:
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Win a trip to @london2012 - take part in the I copy you contest http://t.co/XJDMsYaM e #olympics #london2012Thu Feb 02 20:34:10 via webOlympics
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Compiled by Matthew Grayson and Mark Bisson.
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