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1. 1. As riots break out, Trevor Baxter speaks to local sports stars past and present over their fears for next year’s Games in the capital

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 11 August 2011 Only a fortnight ago ‘London Calling’ headlines proclaimed the one-year countdown to the start of the 2012 Olympic Games.

2. 2. Olympics: The London Olympics start in a year and Greater Manchester has a wealth of gold medal challengers, says Trevor Baxter

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 23 July 2011 Britain's first Olympic Games since 1948 is just over a year away. The opening ceremony takes place on July 27, 2012 when London welcomes the world’s greatest sports stars.

3. 3. Squash: Big two James Willstrop and Nick Matthew set for tussle to be best Brit

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 20 January 2012 James Willstrop and Nick Matthew, the world’s top two, are expected to battle it out for the British National title in Manchester next month, writes Trevor Baxter.

4. 4. Athletics: Steele barrier in bid to make Olympics

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 19 October 2011 Trafford AC star Andrew Steele has suffered a blow in his bid to relaunch his career ahead of next summer’s Olympic Games, writes Trevor Baxter.

5. 5. Swimming: Keri-anne is happy to set gold standard

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 21 July 2011 Golden girl Keri-anne Payne will relish being outstanding favourite for Olympic gold next year says coach Sean Kelly, writes Trevor Baxter.

6. 6. Olympics: It's time to deliver

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 September 2011 When even the world's fastest human, Usain Bolt, can suffer an off day then Britain’s track and field stars can be excused for any underachievement at the IAAF World Championships.

7. 7. Local stars gear up for 2012 Olympics

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 30 December 2010 We take a look at 11 local sportsmen and women for whom 2011 will be a crucial year heading into the London Olympic Games in 2012.

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