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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. Late show not enough as George Fletcher vows Brazil revenge

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 28 May 2012 George Fletcher wants a Paralympic Games re-match with cerebral palsy’s seven-a-side samba boys after Brazil won the BT World Cup football final at Manchester’s Regional Arena, writes Trevor Baxter.

4. 4. German might aids Damon Sansum’s taekwondo Olympic dream

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 March 2012 Damon Sansum boosted his Olympic selection hopes with a career breakthrough display at the German Open in Hamburg, writes Trevor Baxter.

5. 5. Commonwealth champion James Goddard books final place

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 08 March 2012 Commonwealth champion James Goddard made a belated first appearance at the British Gas Olympic Trials last night and duly qualified for the 200 metres individual medley final, writes Trevor Baxter.

6. 6. James Goddard’s 2012 Olympic ticket at the British Gas Championships

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 09 March 2012 Stockport Metros star James Goddard qualified for the 2012 Olympics at the British Gas Championships in London on Thursday night but not with an expected win, writes Trevor Baxter.

7. 7. 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.

8. 8. 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.

9. 9. 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.

10. 10. Pictures: Manchester stars homing in on Olympic glory

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 17 April 2012 MEN Sport puts the spotlight on 10 local sports stars going for gold at this summer's Olympics.

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