This week, the Triathlon World Series gets underway in San Diego, 5 Live’s Alistair Bruce-Ball spoke to Jonny Brownlee about his preparations and competing against his brother Alistair for Olympic glory. Pentathletes Mhairi Spence and Freyja Prentice speak about the battle for a Team GB place on the eve of the World Championships in Rome. BBC Berkshire catches up with some Team GB members for their thoughts on Dorney Lake, the Olympic rowing venue while Alex Partridge speaks about opting out of selection for the Team GB 4-men boat. BBC Radio 2 debates the Argentinean television ad that dragged London 2012 into a diplomatic fray. Team GB captain Fran Leighton gives her verdict on the new Olympic waterpolo venue and Chris Moyles and Fearne Cotton provide a unique commentary on the Olympic flame ceremony.
Victoria Pendleton, David Weir and the original Blade Runner - Marlon Shirley
David Smith, the Athletes’ Parade and Paralympic jokes
Oscar Pistorius’ outburst, Aled Davies and Philip Craven
John Harris, Stefanie Reid and “boosting” at the Paralympics
The Paralympians touch down...and the secrets of the running blades.
The Father of the Paralympics, Greg Rutherford and Usain Bolt jealousy.
Olympic Homecomings, Gemma Gibbons, and David Roberts
The Olympic Aftermath : Katherine Grainger, Oscar Pistorius and Lee Pearson
Nicola Adams, the Brownlee brothers and making sense of the medal table.
Mo Farah, Andy Murray and Jessica Ennis
Sir Chris Hoy, Bradley Wiggins and Topping the Medal Table
Opening Ceremony, Rebecca Adlington and Olympic sex tests.
Michael Johnson, Shanaze Reade and David Quantick and...the Games begin!
Emma Pooley, Jeremy Hunt and fasting during the Olympics.
USA Dream Team, Steve Backley and Olympic Village life
Olympic security, Zara Phillips and 95 medals for Team GB?
Olympic superstars are in town : Michael Johnson, Sally Pearson & Liu Xiang
Jonty Clarke, Jordanne Whiley and missiles in the East End.
Olympic heroes : Radmilovic, Bannister and Bolt
Stuart Pearce on the England football squad, Christian Malcolm and the Olympic gardens
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