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East London Olympics: Ron Cooper from the British Olympics boxing team of 1948 was invited to look around London 2012 site.
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Ron's Olympic Trip
Ron Cooper
As contractors continue to finish the olympic site ready for the 2012 Games, 82 year old Ron has been on a special visit to the Olympic Park. Ron was a member of the 1948 British Olympic boxing team and he's had an interest in the event ever since. He was sceptical about whether the work on the Stratford site would be finished on time. Find out if his trip has changed his mind.

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Title:
Ron's Olympic Trip
Contributor:
Ron Cooper
Duration:
01:28 mins
Feature:
2012 Olympics
Publish Date:
10th January 2011
Location:
Newham
Related Features:
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