Armchair Olympics
The definitive guide to the Games for those who have neither the time, inclination nor permission to sit at home slouched in front of the telly all day
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Events include moaning, groping and of course crying – while the gold, silver and bronze for best self-publicist go to …
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Golden graffiti for Sheffield's finest, the many faces of the royal family and Australia makes a case for moral medals
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Phil Jones way out in front for touchy prize, the Stadium's sewers say hello and the dangers of hungover commentators
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NBC gives US sprinters a head start, while Boris Johnson bags more screen time and the Aussie-baiting continues
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The Armchair Olympics: day eight
John CraceWatching from the armchair can be frustrating but at least you can follow the commentators' medal table
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The Armchair Olympics: day seven
Tim DowlingFrontline spectatorship is fine for some, but if you actually want to know what's going on, you're better off in front of the telly
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Mitt Romney's horse guy makes an appearance, Britain slips in the bronzing stakes – and the real world packs a punch
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Curse of Cameron held at bay as he stays away from London – but is it really John Major acting as Team GB's good luck charm?
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Forget Paul the Octopus and his run of World Cup predictions, all eyes are on Rafalca, the Romneys' four-legged friend
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Weightlifting's main event, the clean and jerk, sounds like an item from the back page of a massage parlour menu
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The Armchair Olympics: day two
John CraceDespite having watched every televised hour of every Olympics since 1972, some events will always remain a mystery to me
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As Hazel Irvine tried to convince us Mark Cavendish would win the road race, her fellow pundit struggled to decipher third place
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As the world awaits London's opening ceremony, excitement levels may have already peaked with archery on the radio
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If you're stuck in an office or out enjoying the sunshine, fear not, we'll sit on the sofa and watch the Olympics for you
The Armchair Olympics: day nine