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Explore the UK-US economic relationship through an interactive map following the steps of the Olympic Torch. Interactive version here ›
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British Embassy EU Open House Day
The British Embassy in Washington recently took part in the EU Open House day, where European Embassies...
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In a lighter moment, the G8 leaders watched the penalty shootout between Bayern Munich and Chelsea at the Champion’s League final.
Explore the UK-US economic relationship through an interactive map following the steps of the Olympic Torch. Interactive version here ›
Miami Consul-General Kevin McGurgan threw the ceremonial opening pitch at a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets. Kevin’s pitch celebrated GREAT Britain’s role in sport and the 2012 London Olympic Games. The pitch also marked the countdown at 75 days until the Olympic Games begin.
In Focus: Lighting the 2012 Olympic Flame
Seven years after London was selected to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, the Olympic Flame is on its way to England. Earlier today in Greece, performers dressed as priests and priestesses gathered for a ceremony in Olympia, the ancient birthplace of the Olympic games, where they appealed to the sun god Apollo to light the flame with the help of a parabolic mirror. The Olympic flame was then passed to swimmer Spyros Gianniotis to begin a seven-day relay through Greece, followed by a flight to Great Britain, where it will begin a 70-day journey, changing hands 8,000 times on its way to London.
See more. [Images: AP, Reuters, Getty]
“Embassy Olympics” marks 100 days to go until London 2012
To celebrate the 100 days to go mark the British Embassy in Washington hosted an Olympic-themed competition among DC Embassies. Staff from embassies whose countries formerly hosted the Olympic Games, including the US State Department, gathered at American University’s Reeves Field in Washington to test their abilities at some of the disciplines that will be on display at the London Games. From the 100 metre dash to penalty kicks, shot-put to basketball, diplomats from around Washington competed for guts, glory, and London 2012 baseball caps!
International Paralympic Day
David Cameron and Mayor of London Boris Johnson play tennis during the International Paralympic Day in Trafalgar Square, London.8 September, 2011.
(Photo by The Prime Minister’s Office)
Velodrome at sunset
The innovative curved roof of the London 2012 Velodrome is emphasised by a stunning sunset over the Olympic Park.
Learn more about the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
(Photo via London 2012)
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Thousands of people will carry the Olympic Flame as it journeys to the London 2012 games. Olympic Torchbearer nominations can still be made through the Olympic Presenting Partners. Click through to nominate someone you know!
[Photo: US Olympian Maddy Crippen running with a Canadian representative during a ceremonial Olympic torch relay hosted by The British and Canadian embassies in Washington to kick off the London 2012 countdown in DC - UKinUSA on Flickr]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpo3b1ffb11r0z02ho1_500.jpg)
Thousands of people will carry the Olympic Flame as it journeys to the London 2012 games. Olympic Torchbearer nominations can still be made through the Olympic Presenting Partners. Click through to nominate someone you know!
[Photo: US Olympian Maddy Crippen running with a Canadian representative during a ceremonial Olympic torch relay hosted by The British and Canadian embassies in Washington to kick off the London 2012 countdown in DC - UKinUSA on Flickr]
