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Marks, Saul , Miller, Jim
Olympic record for the number of tests: London 2012, medical and doping control
programm
IN:FINA Aquatics world magazine, no 5 (2012), pp. 94-97
The anti-doping programme was a collaborative effort between the IOC Medical Commission, the
WADA, the FINA and the LOCOG. More doping control tests were completed at the London
Olympic Games than at any other Games in history.
Marshall, Peter
The greatest show on earth: London 2012 Olympic Games: an official day-by-day
photographic celebration
London: Carlton, 2012. 158 p.: ill. – ISBN 9781847329332
CIO MA 25642 * classif.: 730(086)
―The Greatest Show on Earth‖ relives every important moment from every day of the London 2012
Olympic Games, recording the joy and exultation of the Olympic gold medalists as well
sympathetically remembering some of the hard-luck stories. The book is structured in such a way
that each day's activities are covered, the great stories, outstanding achievements and heroic
efforts, and all are brought to life by stunning action photographs.
McDermott, Andrew
London 2012 Olympic Games: the official book: competition schedule - venues
guide - full event previews - athlete profiles - action photography - records and
statistics
London: Carlton, 2012. – 127 p.: ill. – ISBN 9781847329240
CIO MA 25342 * classif.: 730(086)
The Olympic Games comes to London in 2012 and “London 2012 Olympic Games The Official
Book” is a stunning illustrated guide to the world's greatest sporting event and essential reading for
sports fans everywhere. Packed with glorious photography and expert analysis of the star athletes
and their prospects at the Games, “The Official Book” is an authoritative and comprehensive
preview of the 30th Olympiad. The book features a guide to each of the Olympic Games sports
and venues, a brief history of the Games and the competition schedule to ensure you won't miss a
moment of the Games. Whether you are watching the Olympic Games live in London or from the
comfort of your own living room, this is the preview for you.
Nelson, Jeff (ed.).
London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Bill: source book
edition: current political debates of the UK Parliament (55th Parliament / Vol. 1)
London: Dictus Publishing, 2012. – 196 p.: ill. – ISBN 9783845469287
CIO MA 25320 * classif.: 730(086)
What are the discussions about 'London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. This nonpartisan
documentation offers the reader a direct glance at the parliamentary debate on London
Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and the discussions of the Parliamentary members in
relation to the political agenda.
Newsham, Gavin
The London 2012 Games fact file
London: Carlton, 2012. – 63 p.: ill.– ISBN 9781847329295
CIO MA 25473 * classif.: 730(086)
This London 2012 official junior book contains everything young readers need to become true
Olympic Games and Paralympic Games experts as they study the easy-to-follow event analyses
and star athlete profiles while absorbing the brilliant action photographs. Readers will meet
Wenlock and Mandeville, the official London 2012 Games mascots, and be entertained by the
special features on the venues, great Games moments, and amazing facts.
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