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3 August 2012

Alan White’s Olympic diary: Ten reasons the Olympics have been absolutely awesome

The athletes! The facts! The medals! Ian Thorpe! The volunteers!

By Alan White

Conscious I’ve been moaning too much this week; so as not to give a false impression:

1. The opening ceremony

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