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Gareth Wynn: I was struck by the awesome athletic ability of the people I was seeing at Beijing 2008 Paralympics

By Emily Goddard

EDF Energy's London 2012 programme group director Gareth Wynn tells insidethegames about his favourite Games memory, and explains why he finds the Paralympics so inspiring.

Nathan Homer: The Games change the atmosphere of a place bringing energy and excitement

By Emily Goddard

Nathan Homer, the Olympic Projects Director of P&G UK and Ireland, tells us about how he can't wait for the London 2012 Games and reminds us all to say thank you to our mothers.

Gilles Albaredes: The Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony was a truly mind blowing event

By Emily Goddard

In our latest sponsor 123 feature we talk to Gilles Albaredes, the managing director of Crystal CG International, about his excitement in helping to bring the London 2012 Opening and Closing Ceremonies to life and look back on his fond memories of watching fellow Frenchman Guy Drut win gold at Montreal 1976.

Suzi Williams: Oscar and Lee, Liz, Ade and Nathan – that’s really what it’s all about

By Emily Goddard

This week's sponsor 123 feature sees us talking to Suzi Williams, group marketing and brand director at BT, as she tells her about her role in London 2012 and what it all means to her.

Chris English: The Games Makers will be the face of London 2012 for spectators

By Emily Goddard

Chris English, McDonald's head of Olympic volunteering, talks us through the Games Maker programme and his joy at watching Britain's coxless four clinching gold at the Athens 2004 Games in our latest sponsor 123 feature.

George Hamilton: Watching the athletes from all across the world as they enter Olympic Stadium is truly a moving experience

By Emily Goddard

In this sponsor 123 feature it is the turn of George Hamilton, vice-president of Olympic operations at The Dow Chemical Company, to speak of his Olympic experiences.

Don Thompson: It's a lot of fun to hear the athletes saying "I've been waiting all day to get a Big Mac" after competing

By Emily Goddard

This week, to celebrate McDonald's renewing its worldwide sponsorship of the Olympics until 2020, we turn the focus on Don Thompson, the company's President and chief operating officer, for our 123 feature.

Gyehyun Kwon: We are dedicated to making London 2012 "Everyone's Olympic Games"

By Emily Goddard

We put Gyehyun Kwon, vice-president and head of worldwide sports marketing at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., in the hot seat to get his word on the Olympic Movement in our latest sponsor 123 feature.

Simon Langford: I can't wait to see the British triathletes set the world alight in 2012

By Emily Goddard

In this, our first sponsor 123 feature, we put Simon Langford, GE UK's manager of corporate communications for London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, and city infrastructure programme under the spotlight to get his views on the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.

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Fact of the day

When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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The IOC - Senior Programme Manager - Lausanne, Switzerland

The IOC is one of the most valuable sports brands in the world. We ensure the regular celebration of the Olympic Games and promote positive social change around the world. We are driven by our vision of unifying and inspiring a better world through sport. Equality, inclusion and diversity are embedded in our DNA because we know that we are strongest when we are together. We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our thriving team. You will play a key role in ensuring the preparations for each Games are on time and deliver against all objectives and requirements needed for an incredible stakeholder experience. You will also help to embed effective program planning and oversight to support the delivery of key strategic initiatives to transform and enhance Games delivery.

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In a sporting world dominated by numbers and records, the appreciation of Roger Federer comes down not so much to what he did rather than the way he did it. Arguably the greatest men's tennis player of all time, the Swiss ace will be remembered for being a "great human being" apart from the most aesthetically pleasing shots tennis has seen, writes Mike Rowbottom.

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