London 2012 Olympics
The latest stories, features and updates in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.
Ex-rower named as IOC medical chief
Richard Budgett, who won rowing gold with Sir Steve Redgrave in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, has been named as the International Olympic Committee's new medical and scientific director.
Dr Budgett, who is currently London 2012's chief medical officer, begins his new job on October 1.
He will be responsible for overseeing medical and anti-doping services during the 2012 Games.His work will range from organising medical support for athletes and spectators at all venues to carrying out anti-doping tests in association with the World Anti-Doping Agency and the IOC.
He was the team doctor of the British bobsleigh team in 1992 and 1994 before becoming Team GB's chief medical officer for the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2008 Games.
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MPs: Ban Games debacle firm G4S
G4S should be the first outfit on a Government blacklist of high-risk firms that have failed to deliver, MPs have said.
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A Jubilee line train for Chris Hoy via Bradley Wiggins
Transport for London has created a new version of the tube map, to celebrate the success of Team GB at the London Olympics.
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Mo shows off newborn twins
Olympic hero Mo Farah has shown off the newborn twins who inspired him to double gold-winning victory - and finally revealed their names.