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News from London 2012- Olympic Flame set to arrive in UKThe London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) is today transporting the Olympic Flame to the UK from Greece for the start of the Olympic Torch Relay. […]
- London 2012 launches first official appThe London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has launched the free official London 2012 Join In app, the essential companion to the Games. […]
- HRH the Princess Royal receives Olympic Flame at Handover CeremonyThe Olympic Flame has been handed over to the London 2012 delegation, headed by President of the British Olympic Association HRH the Princess Royal, in a Ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium in Greece. […]
- Top riders in training at remodelled BMX TrackTop riders from around the world have been training at the BMX Track following remodelling work on the venue ahead of the Games. […]
- London 2012 Festival opening concert to be screened live on BBCA unique concert in Scotland to mark the official start of the London 2012 Festival will broadcast to thousands of people across the UK on 21 June. […]
- Giant Olympic Rings to be unveiled in BelfastThe latest set of giant Olympic Rings is set to be unveiled in Belfast this weekend ahead of the Olympic Flame arriving in Northern Ireland. […]
- Final four licensees appointed to the London 2012 merchandise programmeInnovative Sports Limited, Capture the Event, LEGO and Oakley have today been confirmed as the final four licensees to the London 2012 licensing programme. […]
- David Beckham to bring Olympic Flame to the UKLondon 2012 ambassador David Beckham will attend the Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony in Athens and bring the Flame back to the UK ahead of the 70-day Torch Relay. […]
- London 2012 celebrates UK Inspire DaySpecial events showcasing more than 2,700 Games-inspired projects are being held today to mark UK Inspire Day. […]
- London 2012 offers first Torchbearer places for the Paralympic Torch RelayThe London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced the first 332 people who have been chosen to carry the Paralympic Flame as Torchbearers in the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay. […]
- Olympic and Paralympic Village receives seal of approvalThe accommodation and facilities for athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Village have been given the seal of approval by the London 2012 Athletes’ Committee. […]
- Olympic Stadium meadows to flower gold this summerThe UK’s largest ever man-made wildflower meadows have been sown on the Olympic Park this week, ready to flower gold around the Olympic Stadium in 77 days’ time. […]
- Ben Ainslie announced as first Torchbearer in UKThe London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) have announced that three-times Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie will be the first Torchbearer to carry the Olympic Flame in the UK. […]
- London 2012 Olympic Flame is lit in GreeceThe London 2012 Olympic Flame was lit today in Ancient Olympia, Greece ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on 18 May. […]
- London 2012 test event programme hailed a successThe London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) Chair Seb Coe has hailed the London Prepares series a success as the final test event – the Visa London Disability Athletics Challenge – concluded yesterday. […]
- London 2012 confirms Olympic ticketing timelineThe London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed details for the sale of 900,000 contingency tickets for the Olympic Games, going on sale from 11am on 11 May. […]
- Draw announced for Olympic Water Polo competitionThe draws for the London 2012 Olympic Water Polo Tournaments have been made, confirming the group stages for the men’s and women’s events. […]
- Wenlock and Mandeville return to the big screenThe London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots are returning to cinemas in the fourth and final instalment of their animated adventures. […]
- Famous faces celebrate with 40,000 spectators in Olympic StadiumA host of celebrities and sports stars will celebrate the opening of the Olympic Stadium with over 40,000 spectators on Saturday 5 May. […]
- Olympic Park spectators to enjoy 'Park Live' entertainmentThousands of Olympic Park spectators will be able to enjoy live sporting action on giant screens this summer with the announcement of Park Live Presented by British Airways. […]
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Category Archives: 1988 Calgary
King of Swords plays David Foster’s “Winter Games”
To hear more of King of Swords visit www.soundclick.com SF native composer/singer King of Swords plays David Foster’s 88 Winter Games Theme on the studio A Yamaha C7 at NRG in North Hollywood in 2005. Learned entirely by ear – … Continue reading
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards – Olympic legend
Eddie the Eagle Edwards was the first person from Great Britain to qualify for the Olympic Games in ski jumping. While working as a plasterer back home, Edwards had to cross the Atlantic to train, due to the UKs lack … Continue reading
Calgary 1988 Olympics Theme – Stockholm Military Band
Theme from Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, interpreted by the Military Band from the Royal Palace in Stockholm
Closing Ceremonies – Calgary Olympics 1988
The 1988 Calgary Olympics theme song was David Fosters “Winter Games”. Lyrics were written for various events throughout the games. These lyrics are for the close of the games. The songs are entitled “Can You Feel It”
1988 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Part 7
The 1988 Winter Olympics from Calgary as broadcast by ABC. Note that some clips may cut off in the middle but of a performance, but it will be continued in the next clip.
Hockey – Finland vs. USSR 1988
In the last game of 1988 Winter Olympics Erkki Lehtonen scores the game-winner for Finland, giving the finns 2-1 victory over USSR and ensuring the silver medals. Commentator Antero Karapalo.
Calgary Olympics 1988
On the closing of one night of the Calgary Olympics from 1988. Seen on CKCO television.
