Don’t build is IOC advice for prospective Olympic Games hosts

Lausanne legacy experts meet the press
Don’t build is IOC advice for prospective Olympic Games hosts

IOC report says 85 percent of all permanent Olympic venues are still in use

The report comes from the 139th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland
IOC report says 85 percent of all permanent Olympic venues are still in use

International Ski Federation official cites “perfect” organization and “incredible” venues at Beijing 2022 Games

FIS secretary general Michel Vion emphasizes the smooth execution and scheduled delivery of most, but not all, Olympic ski and snowboard events, despite frequent imposing winds. He says the Chinese sports venues are planned for use at future World Cup competitions
International Ski Federation official cites “perfect” organization and “incredible” venues at Beijing 2022 Games

Former Centennial Olympic Stadium Bought

(ATR) Georgia State University purchases Turner Field for $23 million, plans to turn it into a football stadium.
Former Centennial Olympic Stadium Bought

Media Watch -- Sochi Explored; Olympians in "Body" Issue

(ATR) The Economist, NBC affiliate profile Sochi... Olympians in ESPN The Magazine's "The Body" issue... Unofficial Tour de France watchdogs hope to figure out if cyclists are doping... Twitter says Murray victory bigger than the Olympics... More inside... 
Media Watch -- Sochi Explored; Olympians in "Body" Issue

London 2012 gets underway in Royal Greenwich

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Assembly to probe Olympic Park venues legacy plans

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Assembly Investigates Legacy; Special Forces for Olympics; Shooting Qualifications

(ATR) London Assembly weighing public cost of Games ... Elite unit reportedly leaving Afghanistan for 2012 security ... Shooting sport athletes book Olympic tickets ...
Assembly Investigates Legacy; Special Forces for Olympics; Shooting Qualifications

London Update -- Gordon Brown Wants Alex Ferguson as Football Manager

(ATR) U.K. prime minster has approached Manchester United manager to lead potential British Olympic football team.
London Update -- Gordon Brown Wants Alex Ferguson as Football Manager

Construction on Track for London 2012 Aquatics Center

(ATR) The London 2012 swimming venue billed as the 'Gateway to the Games' is starting to take shape on the Olympic Park.
Construction on Track for London 2012 Aquatics Center