# London2012

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London 2012 Olympics, day 15

Would another gold be too much to ask for? We had all the action from the penultimate day of the Olympics, including John Joe Nevin’s quest for boxing gold.

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Aug 11th 2012, 8:40 PM

# Reaction

Reynolds 'absolutely delighted' with top 20 finish

The Irish athlete said she was relieved, after a series of injuries threatened to derail her Olympic hopes.

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Aug 11th 2012, 8:08 PM

# Interview

Taylor urges IABA to award new contract to Antia

The boxer also hinted she was keen on defending her Olympic title in Rio.

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Aug 11th 2012, 5:19 PM

# London 2012

BBC sued over boxing 'cash for medals' allegation

The broadcaster last night repeated claims that the AIBA accepted a $10M bribe to arrange gold medals for Azerbaijan.

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Aug 11th 2012, 3:33 PM

# 37.04

Sprint finish: Bolt not concerned with WR for track finale

“We’re just going to go out there and enjoy ourselves and run as fast as possible.” Seems like a solid plan.

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Aug 11th 2012, 2:01 PM

# Boom!

London 2012: Is this the quote of the Games?

We just love the honesty of USA’s 17-year-old boxing champion.

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Aug 11th 2012, 11:32 AM

# Doodlympics

Have you been playing the Google Olympics?

Themed doodles are always fun – but the finger-games on Google these past few days have kept us rather busy…

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Aug 11th 2012, 10:50 AM

# London 2012

Explainer: Why so many Olympic athletes are wearing coloured tape on their bodies?

Is it a fashion statement?

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Aug 11th 2012, 8:24 AM

# tired/emotional

The discus champion who unleashed a wild celebration had to sleep on the ground outside

He only went and lost his accreditation.

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Aug 11th 2012, 8:12 AM

# Preview

Olympic Breakfast: John Joe Nevin awaits moment of destiny

Check out all you need to know about Day 15 of the Olympics, including proof that Ireland are topping the only medal table that counts (sort of).

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Aug 11th 2012, 7:10 AM

# Highlights

Olympic Village: Day 14, wrap

Hope you have some fingernails left – another gold medal bout awaits.

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Aug 10th 2012, 10:18 PM

# Interview

Joanne Cuddihy: 'I think our team should be proud and Ireland should be proud'

She was speaking after 4x400m Relay this evening.

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Aug 10th 2012, 9:14 PM

# bronze

Michael Conlan handsomely defeated by Cuban as he settles for Bronze Medal

The Belfast boxer was given a rough ride by Robeisy Ramirez Carrazana of Cuba.

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Aug 10th 2012, 9:12 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

London 2012, Day 14

Stretch out those weary muscles, we’re about to do it all over again.

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Aug 10th 2012, 8:06 PM

# Sixth

Season's Best time not enough for Irish Women's 4x400m Relay Team to progress

Joanne Cuddihy ran an impressive leg to give Irish supporters hope but their time was four seconds off the finals pace.

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Aug 10th 2012, 7:54 PM

# Read all about it

Here's how the international press reacted to Katie Taylor's victory

The world’s papers were generous in their praise of Taylor’s achievements.

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Aug 10th 2012, 7:41 PM

# GoKAtie

VIDEO: The best song from Thailand about Katie Taylor that you'll hear today

This will put a smile on your face…

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Aug 10th 2012, 5:58 PM

# Olympics

In pictures: London 2012, Day 14

Mullingar got a day in the Olympic sun and there were some low-blows in the taekwondo.

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Aug 10th 2012, 5:50 PM

# London 2012

Irish boxing final just super for GB gold hope Campbell

Campbell is the first male British boxer to reach an Olympic final in London. And it’s next up a man from Mullingar.

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Aug 10th 2012, 4:49 PM

# Rio 2016

Tainted legacy? Olympic organisers defend use of Havelange Stadium

João Havelange is the former FIFA president now at the heart of a bribery scandal.

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Aug 10th 2012, 4:49 PM

# expert view

Ailis McSweeney: Relay 101... here's what you can look forward to on the track tonight

A tight control on adrenaline and nerves is essential to get away at the right time, writes Ireland’s 100m record holder Ailis McSweeney.

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Aug 10th 2012, 3:29 PM

# high Performance

'It's the Mullingar shuffle' -- Superb John Joe Nevin books Olympic final spot

The Mullingar man beat Cuban Lazaro Alvarez Estrada in their semi-final bout at the Excel Arena on a score of 19-14.

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Aug 10th 2012, 2:28 PM

# London 2012

Olympic heartbreak for Paddy Barnes as Chinese fighter wins on countback

It’s bronze for the Belfast man after the narrowest of defeats to an old rival in London this afternoon.

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Aug 10th 2012, 1:56 PM

# taking a stand

Magnificent Seven: podium controversies

Sometimes athletes have more on their mind than what to do with that bouquet of flowers.

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Aug 10th 2012, 12:29 PM

# no canoe

Ireland's Andrzej Jezierski misses out canoe final spot

The Polish-born athlete came fourth in the 200m Canoe Sprint semi-final earlier, meaning he will not line out in the decider tomorrow morning.

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Aug 10th 2012, 12:18 PM

# GoKAtie

Women should be inspired by Taylor and female boxers, says Olympic chief

IOC boss Jacques Rogge says the decision to include women’s boxing for the first time has been vindicated.

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Aug 10th 2012, 11:56 AM

# cool running

Speed kings... and queens: Jamaica target another medal haul

The Caribbean island’s fastest men and women will be in action in their respective 4×100 metre events tonight

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Aug 10th 2012, 10:05 AM

# London 2012

Olympic Breakfast: More boxing glory on the cards?

Just as we’ve calmed our nerves after yesterday, it’s about to happen all over again.

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Aug 10th 2012, 7:31 AM

Voices

Column: Female Olympians are national heroes, not national sweethearts

The desire to see female athletes looking feminine at all times is a bit of a relic, says Lisa McInerney, but it doesn’t stop some people bodysnarking at female Olympians.

Aug 10th 2012, 7:04 AM