London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony countdown
Follow all the action, news and events from the Olympics including the thoughts from The Independent's journalists, the latest pictures and what the world is saying about The Games
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Today's other Olympic news...
The first world records of the Games have already been broken... www.independent.co.uk
Carl Lewis has responded to Mitt Romney's comments about the UK's Olympics preperations... www.independent.co.uk -
Looking forward to the Games, these are the best stories from today's Independent...
Check out this amazing composite snapshot of every Team GB athlete... www.independent.co.uk
Locog opts to give tickets away after opening ceremony fails to sell out... www.independent.co.uk
A guided tour of the Olympic park... www.independent.co.uk
Bradley Wiggins reveals the secrets of his Tour de France success: God and the Queen... www.independent.co.uk
Usain Bolt may compete in the 4x400m - presenting him with the chance of four gold medals at London 2012... www.independent.co.uk
A new Olympics chapter is to be written... www.independent.co.uk
The fall-out from last night's 1-1 draw between Team GB and Senegal in the men's football... www.independent.co.uk
James Lawton on how Michael Phelps has reached the final course with a renewed appetite for golds... www.independent.co.uk -
Michelle Obama arrived in Britain today for the start of a two-day visit designed to showcase the best of Team USA. Read the full story by Jerome Taylor here... www.independent.co.uk
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Only 50 tickets left for opening ceremony. A sell out, says Locog. Clearly fair few with £2,012 burning a hole in pockets. #indyolympicsby cahalmilmo via twitter 7/27/2012 1:19:25 PM -
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News of a minor Twitter storm involving the mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, who earlier today tweeted this message... p.twimg.com The message has since been deleted and replaced.
by Majid Mohamed via P.twimg 7/27/2012 1:41:47 PM -
South Korea earlier claimed the first world records of London 2012 with a stunning display in the men's archery ranking round. Read our spotlight on South Korea's medal hopes by Robin Scott-Elliot by clicking here... www.independent.co.uk
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Former American sprinter and gold medal winner Carl Lewis today waded into the row over Mitt Romney's comments about London's readiness for the Olympics. "Stay home if you don't know what to say," said the nine-times gold medal winning sprinter. Read the full story here www.independent.co.uk
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Read Cahal Milmo's report on the growing tribe of hobbyists and hawkers gravitating to the epicentre of London 2012 www.independent.co.uk
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Our Environment Editor Michael McCarthy asks: How green will the London Olympics really be? www.independent.co.uk
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Briton Larry Godfrey vows to 'kick some ass' after recording personal best in archery www.independent.co.uk
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Great Britain will have a full complement of four players in the women's singles at the Olympics after Laura Robson was today given a place in the draw www.independent.co.uk
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South Korea's Olympic sailing coach sent home for drink driving www.independent.co.uk
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Tom Daley reveals plan to vacate Olympic Village between events www.independent.co.uk
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'Infinite variables' make Mark Cavendish nervous ahead of tomorrow's Olympic road race www.independent.co.uk
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Take a look at our infographic for the Olympic road race at The Mall tomorrow www.independent.co.uk
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Mark Cavendish will seek to claim Great Britain's first gold medal of the London 2012 Olympic Games on The Mall tomorrow. His most likely challenger is Slovakian Peter Sagan. Take a look at 10 duels that will define the London 2012 Games here www.independent.co.uk
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Apparently the London Eye will light up according to public mood on Twitter, the colour of the illuminations will directly correspond with the overriding emotional reaction that Twitter indicates through hashtags such as #Olympics, #London2012 and #OlympicGames. Cast an eye at blogs.independent.co.uk
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Sport and politics collide: Ivory Coast president Alassane Ouattara was heckled by protesters ahead of his visit to the Olympic opening ceremony www.independent.co.uk
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From today's Independent: The Manx Missile Mark Cavendish has vowed not to celebrate even if he wins tomorrow's road race. www.independent.co.uk
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Follow @Independent's coverage of all the #Olympics news you could ever want to read as it happens by searching for the #indyolympics tagby Kevin Rawlinson via twitter 7/27/2012 3:55:56 PM -
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On my way to the Olympic Stadium #London2012 #Olympics #IhopeBorrisisthereby skjourdan via twitter 7/27/2012 4:08:01 PM -
Oh Danny Boyle, the pipes, the pipes are calling....by DStuartDavies via twitter 7/27/2012 4:11:46 PM -
Today's Olympic news...
Archers set first world record of London 2012 Olympics... www.independent.co.uk
Carl Lewis has responded to Mitt Romney's comments about the UK's Olympics preperations... www.independent.co.uk
Ivory Coast president heckled by protesters ahead of Olympic opening ceremony visit www.independent.co.uk
The growing tribe of hobbyists and hawkers at London 2012 www.independent.co.uk
Michelle Obama arrives in Britain for start of two-day Olympic visit www.independent.co.uk -
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Knitted Olympic Army: A woolly band of Olympic supporters has sprung up - and if you're natty with your knitting needles, you can join in blogs.independent.co.uk
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Laura Robson has been handed a place in the tennis singles. To read more click this link www.independent.co.uk
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Transport for London advising visitors to Olympic Park tomorrow to use WEST HAM station on Jubilee Line (20 minute walk away) #indyolympicsby stevetongue via twitter 7/27/2012 5:26:22 PM -
What we do know about tonight’s opening ceremony is that it cost £27m and it’ll star some farm yard animals. Yet there’s a lot we don’t know about thanks to the success of #savethesurprise and some vigilant policing by the likes of YouTube. These are some of the rumours…
James Bond will be making some sort of appearance.
The Queen certainly will. Her Majesty will declare the Games officially open.
Prince William will fly a helicopter.
Artificial rain will be used (although there could be some of the real stuff tonight).
Paul McCartney will close the show (doesn’t he always). Ringo Starr may join him.
Adele and Leona Lewis have been linked with appearances.
Fireworks at the end of the show could last as long as 30 minutes. -
The Independent's Simon Turnbull was at the archery at Lord's earlier today. Here he sets the scene...
There was already a queue stretching along St John’s Wood Road when the media shuttle bus pulled up at the hallowed home of cricket at 8.15am this morning. Most of those waiting outside the East Gate entrance at Lord’s were cameramen from South Korea, one of whom had the five-ringed Olympic insignia dyed into the back of his closely-cropped hair.
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RT @KellySotherton: My seat for opening ceremony. The benefit of winning an Olympic medal definitely has its perks! t.co
by Aib_09 via twitter 7/27/2012 5:48:38 PM -
The Opening Ceremony set up looks like The Shire. Did they steal it from Pinewood Studios? Does this represent Britain? Thieving hobbits?by littlestpicshow via twitter 7/27/2012 6:09:21 PM -
A letter from Helmand Province: Brigadier Doug Chalmers, Commander Task Force Helmand tells how soldiers serving abroad are behind Team GB ahead of tonight’s opening ceremony.Here in Lashkar Gah we are fully entering into the spirit of the games but we remain focussed on the task at hand.
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There are some pretty menacing looking storm clouds over the Olympic Stadium. It could be a very British start! #indyolympicsby Jerome Taylor via twitter 7/27/2012 6:24:06 PM
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