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BRITAIN was celebrating last night after London pulled off a spectacular victory to win the billion-pound battle for the 2012 Olympic Games.
The capital beat favourites Paris in the closest of finishes, winning the fourth and final vote of International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegates in Singapore by 54 votes to 50.See the full content of this document
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Britain Strikes Gold
Jubilant officials said the games would provide a huge boost to the British economy, which would be felt throughout the country.
Landing the world's greatest sporting spectacle is worth billions in tourism, investment and sponsorship opportunities.T...See the full content of this document
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