LONDON AT A GLANCE
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MIREIA WINS TWO MEDALS AT LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC
Mireia Belmonte has won a second medal at the London 2012 Olympics and in just one week has become the best spanish swimmer of all time.
Mireia Belmonte, the young Catalan swimmer from Badalona has won silver in the 200 metres butterfly and 800 metres freestyle events at the Olympic Games in London and has equaled the record held until now by canoeist David Cal and ex cyclist Joan Llaneras to become the only Spaniard to win two medals in a single olympic games.
In just a week, the girl from Badalona can boast of being the best Spanish swimmer of all time. With the silver in the 200 meters butterfly and 800 freestyle events, Belmonte is the only one that has won two medals at an Olympic games in all Spanish swimming history.
Mireia Belmonte still has many challenges ahead of her after the games. For starters, the World Cup 2013 is to be disputed on home soil in Barcelona.
STROLL: DISCOVERY TRAILS - LONDON 2012
Take a stroll along some of London’s most scenic streets with the free Discovery Trails. Six unique walking routes have been put together across the historic city centre that will take you on a journey of discovery to the greatest sights and sounds of London.
Keep an eye out for official Games mascots Mandeville and Wenlock, who’ll be bringing the trails to life and highlighting some great photo opportunities. Each will be individually designed, animating the routes in a unique way that captures the spirit of London.
OPENING CEREMONY - LONDON 2012
The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event.
The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation.
It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.
The spectacular finale of the event saw the Olympic Cauldron, formed of 205 copper petals representing the competing nations coming together in London for the Games, ignited by seven young Torchbearers nominated by Britain’s past and present Olympic and sporting greats.
Designer Thomas Heatherwick's work was a highlight of the ceremony at the Olympic Stadium, watched by 80,000 spectators.
OPENING CEREMONY : LONDON 2012
Counting down to the London 2012 Opening Ceremony
Danny Boyle's 'Isles of Wonder' Olympic Opening Ceremony will commence at 9pm tonight, Friday 27 July.
Danny Boyle, Artistic Director of the Opening Ceremony, said: ‘The Ceremony is an attempt to capture a picture of ourselves as a nation, where we have come from and where we want to be. The best part of telling that story has been working with our 10,000 volunteers.’
At the heart of the Ceremony is the Athletes’ Parade, a procession of the participating teams in the Stadium, nation by nation.
The big finale is the entrance of the Olympic Flame into the Stadium and the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron, marking the start of the Games.
OLYMPIC TORCH: CAMDEN TO WESTMINSTER
London's most famous landmarks will be visited by the Olympic flame on the day before the opening ceremony.
On 26 July, the torch will be carried from Camden to Westminster in the final
stages of the Olympic flame's journey through every London borough.
Torchbearers will visit venues including Buckingham Palace, St Paul's
Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
LONDON 2012: A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE OLYMPIC PARK
From the showpiece of the Olympic stadium to the cutting-edge sustainable design of the Velodrome, our 3D map of the Olympic Park takes you on a tour of the architectural stars of London 2012. Click on the blue buttons across the top to begin, and other arrows for more detailed information.
THE OLYMPIC FLAME RIDES THE LONDON EYE
The Olympic Flame spends its second full day in the capital on Sunday 22 July, being carried by 163 Torchbearers as it makes its 32.37 mile journey from Redbridge to Bexley.
OLYMPIC FLAME ARRIVES IN LONDON
The Olympic torch has arrived in London after a 63-day trip around the British Isles - in a scene akin to a James Bond film.
The flame was delivered to the Tower of London by a Royal Marine Commando who abseiled from a helicopter carrying it in a lantern.
Marine Martyn Williams arrived at Tower Wharf in a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter, and undertook the 180ft descent from the aircraft at 20:12 hours - to mark the year of the Games.
He held the flame up proudly for media representatives gathered to witness its arrival in the host city, with seven days to go until the start of the Games.
LONDON 2012: OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
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QUEEN GREETS OLYMPIC TORCH 2012 AT WINDSOR
The Olimpic torch visited the Queen at Windsor Castle, was carried by the man who broke the four-minute mile and by Britain's greatest Olympic rower and even got a passing glance at a streaker.
On a stormy Tuesday, 10th July, the Queen held an unopened umbrella as Gina Macgregor, a sodden 74-year-old runner, carried the torch to the castle.
Macgregor joked about being caught in a downpour, telling the Queen she had "looked fine this morning" when she set off with the fire that was lit back in May in Greece to mark the London Olympics.
The day began with the torch being held aloft by 83-year-old Roger Bannister, who in 1954 became the first runner to smash the four-minute mile.
The torch is winding its way 12,900 kilometres across the country ahead of the July 27-August 12 Olympics.
2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES COUNTDOWN
The olympic rings are already installed at Tower Bridge to mark the final countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games.
The Rings weigh more than three tonnes and measure over 25 metres wide by 11.5 metres tall.
During the Games, each of London‘s famous bridges will be lit up in the evenings in a dazzling display of colour.
During the Games, each of London‘s famous bridges will be lit up in the evenings in a dazzling display of colour.
GOOD BYE BIG BEN - HELLO ELIZABETH TOWER
The iconic Clock Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, symbol of the English capital is due to be renamed very soon to celebrate the 60 year reign of her Royal Majesty.
To change the name of the popular Big Ben, that is the motion that has been considered and finally confirmed by the British Parliament that will see the Queen forever tower over London to celebrate the Queen of England's Diamond Jubilee.
To change the name of the popular Big Ben, that is the motion that has been considered and finally confirmed by the British Parliament that will see the Queen forever tower over London to celebrate the Queen of England's Diamond Jubilee.
RAFA NADAL NAMED OLYMPIC FLAG BEARER FOR SPAIN
Rafael Nadal will carry the flag for the Spanish Olympic team at the
London Games.
The 11-time Grand Slam champion was chosen Wednesday by the Spanish
Olympic Committee to lead the team at the opening ceremony July 27.
"For me the chance to carry the flag representing all the Spanish
athletes in London is a true honor," Nadal said in a statement. "I think
carrying the flag will be one of the most moving moments of my entire
career.
"I can only say thanks and wish my fellow athletes the best of luck."
Nadal will defend his gold medal in singles from the 2008 Beijing
Games and participate in doubles with Marcel Granollers.
These will be his third Olympics.
The Mallorca native is a national figure in Spain and has won a
record seven French Opens.
The tennis events run from July 28 to Aug. 5 on Wimbledon's grass
courts. Nadal has won Wimbledon twice. Last week, Russia's sports
minister said French Open champion Maria Sharapova was among the
contenders to carry the Russian Olympic team flag at the London Games.
Djokovic was also in line to lead Serbia's team in the opening ceremony.
NADAL WINS SEVENTH FRENCH OPEN TO BECOME PARIS LEGEND
Rafa Nadal beat Kjokovic over four sets and two sessions to secure a record seventh French Open title in eight years. Nadal won 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in 3hr 49minDjokovic said of Nadal: "He's definitely the best player in history on this surface and results are showing that he's one of the best players to have played the game. He's only 26 years old. We are very young and whave played over 30 times against each other. Hopefully, we can have many more battles in the next years."
Nadal, who celebrated in tears and laughter with his family in the stands after the match, said: "It's probably the most special moment of my career. To hold this trophy is unforgettable.
The Spaniard turned 26 during the tournament – the same age Bjorn Borg retired – but said he will play for as long as his mind, body and spirit can stand it.
CORPUS CHRISTI FESTIVAL
The festival of Corpus Christi celebrates the Eucharist as the body of Christ. The name 'Corpus Christi' is Latin for 'the body of Christ'.
This jubilant festival is celebrated by Roman Catholics and other Christians to proclaim the truth of the transubstantiation of bread and wine into the actual body of Christ during Mass.
In some countries in the world, Catholic churches still celebrate the festival, not only with a Mass, but also with a procession that carries the consecrated wafer through the streets as a public statement that the sacrifice of Christ was for the salvation of the whole world.
Corpus Christi falls between late May and the middle of June, on the first Thursday after Trinity Sunday (60 days after Easter). In some countries the festival is celebrated on the Sunday after Trinity Sunday.
In the Church of England this feast is also kept on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday and known as the Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion (Corpus Christi).
It's worth noting that Christians already mark the Last Supper, when Christ instituted the Eucharist, on Maundy Thursday (the day before Good Friday). Because Maundy Thursday falls during the solemn period of Holy Week, it was thought necessary to have a separate festival of the Eucharist that would allow the celebration not to be muted by sadness.
DIAMOND JUBILEE RIVER THAMES PAGEANT TO HONOUR QUEEN
Thousands of people are lining (3rd June 2012) the Thames in London for the Jubilee river pageant despite wet weather, as street parties get under way nationwide.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to watch the Queen's barge lead a 1,000-strong flotilla.
The nautical parade, marking 60 years of her reign, promises to be the most spectacular in London for 350 years. Prince Charles has joined a London street party in Piccadilly and concerts and events are taking place UK-wide. Meanwhile, some people heading into London for the celebrations have been delayed because they have been unable to get on crowded trains. When the pageant begins, the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and other senior royals will travel from Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge aboard a lavishly adapted royal barge - the Spirit of Chartwell - decorated with almost 10,000 cut flowers. The spectacle, which began with mustering at 11:30 BST, will end at about17:30 after the last vessel completes the seven-mile route at Tower Bridge. The Thames barrier is being lowered to slow the river's flow. Some 20,000 people are expected to be in the boats of the flotilla, which will travel at 4 knots (4.6 miles) an hour. Boats heading to the muster points at Hammersmith and Battersea bridges sounded their horns and were met with cheers from crowds on the banks as bells from churches sounded. A steady stream of rowing and paddle boats headed up to the front of the flotilla.
The nautical parade, marking 60 years of her reign, promises to be the most spectacular in London for 350 years. Prince Charles has joined a London street party in Piccadilly and concerts and events are taking place UK-wide. Meanwhile, some people heading into London for the celebrations have been delayed because they have been unable to get on crowded trains. When the pageant begins, the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and other senior royals will travel from Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge aboard a lavishly adapted royal barge - the Spirit of Chartwell - decorated with almost 10,000 cut flowers. The spectacle, which began with mustering at 11:30 BST, will end at about17:30 after the last vessel completes the seven-mile route at Tower Bridge. The Thames barrier is being lowered to slow the river's flow. Some 20,000 people are expected to be in the boats of the flotilla, which will travel at 4 knots (4.6 miles) an hour. Boats heading to the muster points at Hammersmith and Battersea bridges sounded their horns and were met with cheers from crowds on the banks as bells from churches sounded. A steady stream of rowing and paddle boats headed up to the front of the flotilla.
QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE INSPIRES RECORD BREAKERS ACROSS THE UK
The Jubilee-themed attempts have records have already started as seen by the longest line of fanfare trumpeters at Wellington Barracks which took place last week, but a host of others are set over the bank holiday weekend.
ROYALS ARRIVE FOR JUBILEE PAGEANT 3rd JUNE 2012
THE DIAMOND JUBILEE
Members of the Royal family arrives as the Diamond Jubilee river pageant gets under way.
Members of the Royal family arrives as the Diamond Jubilee river pageant gets under way.
Hundreds of thousands of people have lined the Thames to watch the Queen's barge in a 1,000-strong flotilla.
The nautical parade, marking 60 years of her reign, promises to be the most spectacular in London for 350 years.
The Queen and other senior royals are aboard a lavishly-adapted royal barge called the Spirit of Chartwell.
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