On top of the world

By Mark Leftly and Mark Leftly Mark Leftly 2005-07-08T00:00:00

Wednesday, 6 July, 12.49: A moment that will leave an indelible mark on the city of London. Against the odds the UK’s capital won the right to host the 2012 Olympics. For bid leader Lord Coe, it was a personal triumph to match his two 1500 m Olympic gold medals ...

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