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Beijing Olympics no pressure on 2012 Games, London Olympics organizers say

Organizers of the 2012 London Olympics said on Friday the success of the Beijing Olympic Games did not put pressure on the British capital, but rather great inspiration and responsibility. Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organizing Committee... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Fri, Aug 22 2008

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