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This magnificent commemorative anthology features 25 firsthand accounts from the UK's finest journalists. It draws upon all aspects of the London 2012 experience, including the renovation of the Olympic Park, the nationwide Torch Relay, inspiring performances by individuals and teams, the innovative Cultural Olympiad and spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Powerfully written narratives convey the intense emotion of these defining moments and consider individual achievements in the wider context of Olympic and Paralympic history. Illustrated with evocative photography, it provides a unique celebration of an unforgettable year.

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'...magnificent commemorative anthology...Illustrated with evocative photography, it provides an unique celebration of an unforgettable year.' (New Woman, November 2012)

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Brendan Gallagher is the Chief Sports Feature Writer at the Daily Telegraph , specialising in rugby, cycling, athletics, basketball and cricket. He has co-authored the autobiography of Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll and, most recently, of three times Olympic gold medal winner Bradley Wiggins, In Pursuit of Glory , as well as a book on sport's favourite Comic Book Heroes. A former director of Hayters Sports Agency, he has a particular interest in historical sporting events and the Olympic and Paralympic heritage.

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