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British youth inspired by menial Olympic support roles
‘We hoped that a new generation would dare to dream of one day carrying in the athletes’ tracksuits after a race, or measuring how far the discus was thrown.’ [read...]
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Boy, 16, becomes first to overdose on ‘Olympics’
Parents across Britain were today warned to be on their guard after a teenager’s death was attributed to an overdose of the latest legal high, known on the street simply as ‘Olympics’.
According to police at the scene, [read...]
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Soldiers would rather return to Afghanistan than serve at Olympics
When faced with the prospect of serving in a hostile, unfamiliar environment, many of the troops would prefer to be in Afghanistan. [read...]
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Olympic security guards fail ‘trainers are OK’ test
‘It’s hard to get your head round these new rules allowing punters to wear trainers,’ said Darren Bull, a freelance bouncer. [read...]
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Saudi women’s beach volleyball team set to ruin it for everyone
The Saudi Arabia women’s beach volleyball team has refused to wear the official uniform of 12-inch heels, crotchless micro-thongs and nipple-baring bikini tops at the Olympics this summer. Instead they’ll be covered head-to-toe in baggy black burqas which show off absolutely no flesh at all. [read...]