This week, the final round of test events have been taking place at the Olympic Park in Stratford. At the Riverside Arena, the Great Britain men and women’s hockey teams have been in action, in a tournament which will determine the final Team GB squads. 5 Live’s Richard Bacon spoke to Olympic hopeful Rob Moore at the event. Olympian Gail Emms speaks to her former mixed doubles partner Nathan Robertson who looks set to miss out on his bid for London 2012. Radio 4’s Peter White follows the success and failures of the teenagers who helped secure London’s bid in 2005. Team GB swimmer and double world champion Liam Tancock tells BBC Leicester about why good coaches are vital to success. US wheelchair racer and 5,000 metres world champion Amanda McGrory on going for gold in the London Paralympics. While comedian Patrick Kielty and former Olympian rower James Cracknell discussed how their plans to run with the Olympic torch are shaping up.
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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