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Lasting legacy of our Games

Lasting legacy of our Games

9:10am Wednesday 12th September 2012

THE Paralympic Games might have drawn to a close but the legacy will live on as people across the town sign up for disability sports.

EVENTING: Nicholson and Richards make Olympic team

Andrew Nicholson

6:00am Wednesday 4th July 2012

MARLBOROUGH-BASED eventers Andrew Nicholson and Jonelle Richards have been included in New Zealand's five-strong team to contest Olympic gold in London.

CANOEING: McKeever confirmed in Team GB

10:35am Thursday 14th June 2012

BRADFORD-ON-AVON canoeist Ed McKeever has been confirmed in the Team GB Canoe Sprint squad for the London Olympics this summer.

LONDON CALLING: Williams' selection backed by Newton

6:00am Saturday 9th June 2012

BRITISH Fencing performance manager Alex Newton has defended the selection of Winsley’s Sophie Williams in Great Britain’s Olympic team for London 2012.

LONDON CALLING: Rowbotham ready for tough test

6:00am Saturday 9th June 2012

STEVE Rowbotham knows he has a race against time on his hands - in every sense - as he prepares for a busy summer in Team GB colours.

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