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Former Olympian and chairman of the 2012 Olympics Sebastian Coe discusses Michael Phelps' legacy with Piers Morgan.

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UK faces security questions ahead of London Olympicsupdated: Tue Jul 17 2012 15:16:00

With 10 days to go before the Olympic Games open in London, questions over the provision of security guards for the event are dominating the British media.

Olympic security firm G4S may lose $77m over guard shortfallupdated: Sat Jul 14 2012 07:38:00

The contractor responsible for providing security guards for the Olympic Games said Saturday it stands to lose up to $77 million after failing to recruit enough staff, less than two weeks before the event opens in London.

What to expect from security at Olympicsupdated: Fri Jul 13 2012 12:13:00

CNN's Becky Anderson shows us how to get through security at the London 2012 Olympics.

London Olympics organizer defends security contractorupdated: Fri Jul 13 2012 12:13:00

The chairman of the London 2012 organizing group Friday rejected concerns over security staffing ahead of the Olympic Games, which start in two weeks.

Olympic cyclist comes full circleupdated: Tue May 22 2012 11:33:00

Tommy Godwin won two cycling medals at the 1948 Olympics. Now he's been chosen as one of Lloyds TSB's torch bearers for the 2012 Games.

Third time lucky to score Olympic tickets?updated: Wed May 09 2012 07:58:00

British sports fans who struck out twice trying to land Olympic tickets will get a third chance starting Friday.

Kids take starring role at London Olympicsupdated: Mon May 07 2012 09:28:00

When it comes to Olympic ceremonies, London is keen to make sure its schoolchildren play a starring role.

London prepares for the Olympicsupdated: Mon May 07 2012 09:28:00

Londoners check out the Olympic centerpiece -- the new main stadium. CNN's Erin McLaughlin reports.

Crowds gather for opening of 2012 Olympic Stadiumupdated: Sat May 05 2012 12:28:00

More than 40,000 people are expected to attend the official opening of the Olympic Stadium for the 2012 Games in east London on Saturday.

100 days to go: Is London ready for the 2012 Olympics?updated: Wed Apr 18 2012 21:41:00

Seven years after upsetting favorite Paris to win the right to host the 2012 Olympics, London is in the final straight of a long and often bumpy run-up to stage the sporting showpiece.

100 days to the London Olympicsupdated: Wed Apr 18 2012 21:41:00

CNN's Matthew Chance looks at the long term economic impact of the London Olympics for the United Kingdom.

London 2012 Olympic village ready for finishing touchesupdated: Mon Jan 30 2012 10:43:00

Six months to the day before Opening Ceremonies, builders have handed the Olympic Village over to the London 2012 organizers.

London awarded 2017 World Athletics Championshipsupdated: Fri Nov 11 2011 15:11:00

London has beaten off the challenge of Doha to be named as host for the 2017 World Athletics Championships.

Seb Coe: What 2012 means to Londonupdated: Wed Jul 27 2011 12:12:00

Chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee, Sebastian Coe answers viewers questions on the 2012 games.

2012 Olympic ticket buyers in the darkupdated: Tue Jul 26 2011 08:48:00

Olympic ticket buyers won't be told how much or when money will be deducted from their accounts. Emily Reuben reports.

London Olympic group unveils futuristic mascotsupdated: Thu May 20 2010 12:16:00

Two metallic, one-eyed creatures whizzed into the London 2012 Games on Wednesday, when organizers unveiled them as their new Olympic and Paralympic mascots.

Laureus panel on cheatingupdated: Thu Dec 31 2009 09:39:00

Laureus World Sport Academy panel Sean Fitzpatrick, Sebastian Coe, Boris Becker and Michael Johnson discuss cheating in 2009.

London marks 1,000 days to 2012 Olympicsupdated: Sat Oct 31 2009 16:47:00

Saturday marks 1,000 days until the London 2012 Olympic Games, and officials promise the event is on track and on budget.

London Olympic Stadium progressupdated: Fri Jul 31 2009 11:10:00

London Olympic Stadium one year into construction, all ten of the milestones for this stage of the development have been met.

Countdown to the gamesupdated: Mon Jul 27 2009 16:53:00

As organizers mark three years until the London 2012 Olympics, CNN's Phil Black gets a firsthand look at the venues.

Q & A with Sebastian Coeupdated: Thu Jan 22 2009 04:45:00

Sebastian Coe is one of the greatest middle-distance runners ever to step foot on to an athletics track. There are few people better qualified to comment on the talent and effort it takes to become a world beater. Here he gives CNN his views of Haile Gebrselassie.

Seb Coe: Guiding London into the Olympic limelightupdated: Fri Dec 19 2008 03:15:00

For Sebastian Coe, one of Britain's greatest athletes, the glory of winning Olympic gold medals comes in second to clinching the Olympics Games for London in 2012.

Chambers ban upheldupdated: Fri Jul 18 2008 11:39:00

The Olympic ideals of fair play and equality were upheld in a British court. ITN's Harry Smith reports.

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