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How to watch the Olympics : scores and laws, heroes and zeros – an instant initiation into every sport

12th August 201612th August 2016 Julie Corrigan

  The Rio Olympics are finally here and we have already enjoyed a week’s worth of breath-taking sport! There is still plenty of excitement to come however, and the Library has received a fantastic guide to see you through the rest of the Games.

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Usain Bolt : the story of the world’s fastest man

27th July 201213th January 2016 Louise Jack

(Photo credit: SportsBooks) (Image above shows Usain Bolt running with an image of the Olympic flag in the background behind him) Usain Bolt is the world’s most recognisable track and field star. He is a firm favourite to retain his sprint titles at the London Olympics this year. Usain Bolt was a gawky teenager when he […]

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