Archive for 2012/08/13
The London 2012 Olympic Games officially came to a close on Sunday night with a highly entertaining closing ceremony, a fitting end to a successful Olympic Games. Triathlon was represented by a number of athletes highlighted by gold medallist Nicola Spirig who had the honour of carrying the Swiss flag into Olympic stadium. Kim Gavin, Artistic Director of the Olympic Closing Ceremony, brought together Britain’s biggest international stars and emerging talent to perform in an event that celebrated the achievements of the world’s greatest athletes during the London 2012 Olympic Games
London Olympic women’s high jump silver medalist Brigetta Barrett and men’s 100-meter dash bronze medalist Justin Gatlin will lead a group of Team USA members, which includes 15 members of the recent Olympic squad, into the ninth edition of the DecaNation meet Wednesday in Albi, France.














