In this edition, Director of Performance at UK Sport Peter Keen discusses Mission 2012, the traffic light system by which all Olympic sports are judged on their progress. 5 Live’s Jonathan Ledgard gives an update on the British Mens and Women’s Rowing squads for the World Cup which were announced this week and are traditionally a strong indicator of who will be in which boats come London 2012. Scottish cyclist David Millar, who has a lifetime Olympic ban after admitting doping, speaks candidly about the prospect of competing at this summer’s Olympics in advance of the forthcoming ruling on lifetime bans by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. We also find out about the atmosphere in the build up to the 1948 ‘Austerity Games’, the last Olympics to be held in London, and as the finishing touches are being made to the new Olympic Stadium in Stratford, we find out about the Builder’s Olympics from an anonymous caller to the Danny Baker Show.
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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