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Great Britain expect road success

British Cycling boss David Brailsford insists GB will challenge for a world road title in the next two years despite missing out on medals this week.

Beijing bids farewell to Olympics

China brings the curtain down on the 2008 Olympics and hands over to 2012 hosts London at a spectacular closing ceremony inside the Bird's Nest Stadium.

London takes over as host

Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Olympic flag to signal the start of London's reign as Olympic host city and spark wild celebrations in the capital.

China targets more golds in 2012

China will target sports including cycling, athletics and swimming to increase its gold medal haul at the 2012 Games, China's sports chief says.

Australia consider British route

The Australian government is looking at using lottery money to boost their medal count at the 2012 Olympics.

Organisers hail 'glorious' Games

The 2008 Beijing Games are praised as "truly exceptional" by Olympics chief Jacques Rogge.

Pendleton wants equality in 2012

Beijing gold medallist Victoria Pendleton urges the organisers of London 2012 to introduce more cycling events for women.

Taekwondo to adopt new technology

Taekwondo will use an electronic protector system and video replays at London 2012 in a bid to avoid the Beijing judging controversies.

GB chiefs target misfiring sports

British Olympic chiefs say that sports which underperformed in Beijing will need to pull their weight at the 2012 Games.

GB Olympic heroes welcomed home

Team GB return from Beijing following their best Olympic medal performance for 100 years.

China wins first ever boxing title

Zou Shiming helps China to its first ever Olympic boxing gold, after his opponent, Mongolia's Serdamba Purevdorj is forced to retire with an injury.

Marathon gold for Kenya's Wanjiru

Sammy Wanjiru wins Kenya's first ever gold in the men's marathon, breaking the Olympic record despite the soaring heat in Beijing.

Hungary retain water polo title

Hungary beat USA 14-10 in the men's final while Serbia take the bronze defeating Montenegro 6-4.

Cycling boss targeted by rivals

British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford says other countries have asked him to work for them at London 2012

US stars regain basketball gold

The US men's basketball team regain the Olympic title, but are made to work for a 118-107 victory by a valiant Spain side.

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