Archives for August 2008
Olympians drop into Breakfast
| 08:26 UK time, Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Fresh from their wins at the Beijing Olympics a host of medal winners dropped by the studios this morning to show off their prize.
Nicky with the gold winning coxless fours Peter Reed and Andy Triggs-Hodge, and Mark Hunter who claimed a gold medal as part of the British lightweight double scull team:
Natasha Danvers who took bronze in the 400 metres hurdles
Phil's Williams at the London Olympic site
Earlier this week Phil took a trip down to Stratford in East London to talk to the Olympic Delivery Authority Chairman John Armitt and see for himself how construction work on the London 2012 Olympic complex is progressing. The full report and interview will feature in Weekend Breakfast on Sunday 24 August.
You can listen and watch an audio slideshow of Phil's report below.
Linford Christie on London 2012
5 live's Darren Campbell caught up with the 1992 Olympic 100m Champion Linford Christie, to find out what he makes of the upcoming London Olympics in 2012.
Watch the video below to see the interview
Darren also asked Linford for his verdict on 14-year old British diver Tom Daley.
Watch the video below to see the interview
Well, team GB are having a fantastic Olympics, check out the 5 live Olympics website for more videos, pictures, podcasts and interviews.
The tunnels of Beijing
5 live reporter Lesley Ashmall went underground to explore the tunnels below Beijing that were built in the 1960's during The Cold War.
Watch the video below to see how she got on (by the way, we haven't seen her for a while so we think she may still be down there).
Nicky on the Great Wall of China
The excitement's building as the start of the 2008 Olympic Games draws near.
Nicky came live from the Great Wall this morning, however he had to find it first through the smog. Watch the video to find out how he got on.
Watch the video below to see Nicky getting a taste of Beijing and meeting the locals.
Here are some photos from Nicky after his broadcast. Check out the 5 live Olympics site for more exclusive videos and photos.
What sort of music inspires you?
Is there a particular song that motivates you to succeed?
Well, music could be about to play a crucial role for Britain's Olympic athletes as they prepare for their events in Beijing.
We've been asking them about the tracks they'll be playing to psyche themselves up. Watch the video below to see what music motivates some of Britain's swimming, diving and boxing hopefuls.
Everyday this week we will be revealing the music that inspires more of Britain's Olympic athletes. Keep checking back to this blog post as we will be updating it everyday.
Listen below to discover what music inspires cyclist Chris Hoy, heptathlete Kelly Sotherton and swimmer Mark Foster.
Listen below to discover what music inspires long jumper Greg Rutherford, badminton player Tracey Hallam and sailor Pippa Wilson.
Victoria Pendleton (Cycling), Antony Clark (Badminton), Jane Gregory (Dressage):
Billy Joe Saunders (Boxing), Pete Reed (Rowing), Emma Hindle (Dressage):
Rebecca Romero (Track Cyclist Individual pursuit), Tony Jeffries (Light Heavyweight), Sarah Webb (Sailing):
Alex Partridge (Mens 8 Rowing), Khalid Yafai (Boxing), Debbie Flood (Womens Quad):
James Kirton (Swimming), David Price (Boxing), Donna Kellogg (Badminton):
Laura Bechtolsheimer (Dressage), Nathan Robertson (Badminton), Anna Bebington (Rowing):
Matt Wells (Rowing), James Degale (Boxing), Gail Emms (Badminton):
Marlon Devonish (Athletics), Annie Vernon (Rowing), Tandi Gerrard (Diving):
We will be bringing you round-the-clock coverage from the 2008 games in Beijing, all the stories and all the action across the sixteen days, with 5 live Sports Extra offering a morning round-up programme.
Nicky will be live in Beijing throughout the 2 weeks for Olympic Breakfast from this Friday, the day of the opening ceremony.
Visit the 5 live Olympic web site to watch exclusive videos, listen to interviews and to see all the photos from Beijing.
Cyclists who use camera helmets
5 live's Andrew Fletcher has been investigating why an increased number of cyclists are using camera helmets to gather evidence of careless motorists on their journeys to work.
Andrew will be on Weekend Breakfast this Sunday to tell us more about the special camera helmets. Andrew tested one of the cameras out this morning and you can watch the video below.
Do you think that camera helmets will change the attitudes of motorists towards cyclists?
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