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In 1900 Australian Donald MacIntosh came third in the live pigeon shooting event, the first and only time animals were killed on purpose in an Olympic Competition.
 

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Exclusive: Labour Government harmed London 2012 legacy hopes, claims Culture Secretary

By Tom Degun

September 7 - Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has claimed the former Labour Government harmed the legacy plans of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic through "irresponsible" spending that has forced the new Coalition administration to take drastic action by scrapping popular programmes such as the free swimming scheme.

   

Hoey backs West Ham Olympic Stadium move but wants club to interact with community

By Tom Degun in London

September 7 - Kate Hoey, the London Mayor’s Sports Commissioner, told the London Assembly at City Hall here today that she wants almost all of the Olympic Park in Stratford to be made available for community use following the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games but admitted that such a target could be unrealistic.

   

London 2012 given official permission to use Lord's for archery

September 6 - London 2012 have been given official permission to stage the archery events at Lord's cricket ground for the Olympics.

   

London 2012 is delivering on election promises claims Campbell

By Tom Degun in Gateshead

September 4 - Sue Campbell, chair of Youth Sport Trust, has claimed London 2012’s ground-breaking sports legacy programme International Inspiration, which this week sees young leaders from around the world coming together in the North East of England, shows Britain is delivering on the promises made by Sebastian Coe.

   

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