London.
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London.
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The moment that London emerged victorious ...Slicker, better than anywhere else's. From the very beginning, the bid team has made big promises. This, their vision for the Olympic Park in London's East End. So, how are things progressing?

One year on, what will be the Olympic Park here still looks very much like a building site but we are assured London 2012 is set to be delivered on time and sub-budget and if that happens, it really will be an impressive achievement. However, some of the bold claims that have been made about the future impact of Olympics both here in London and in the rest of the UK, are starting to be questioned.

"Go."

The government says it wants a top-four finish for team GB in 2012. It also wants to inspire a generation of children to become more active. To that aim millions of pounds has been pledged to develop UK sport at every level. Today, though, there has been no sign of any extra money at this gymnastic school. They've been producing international performers here for 30 years. Gymnasts like Ross Brewer, the existing British champion and 2 times Commonwealth Gold medalist. Gymnasts like Laura Coggins, a promising 11-year-old who even featured in the promotional video for the London bid. But unless more funding is made available soon, this school would close next year. In Britain, there are already plenty of children keen to take up gymnastics but unable to find a club. There are 1,267 clubs in Britain. Half of them are currently over-subscribed. In London alone, there are an estimated 10,000 children on waiting lists.
At a London 2012 press conference yesterday some of Britain's greatest athletes were parading in front of the cameras. Lord Coe only too happy to talk about the undoubted progress that has been made.

We're probably a year and a half ahead of where any other city has been at this point and those not my words. Those are pretty much the words of the International Olympic Committee.

When I asked him about his thoughts on grassroots funding, he cut the interview short.

No, it's, it's not a question. It's appropriate for the local organization.

Right. OK.

All the early signs are that London's on track to deliver the top class venues and transport links it promised. But on the ground and at the grassroots level, UK sports still look shabby. There are six years to go and millions of pounds yet to be invested but unless that money is used wisely London's Olympic legacy may prove less impressive than the hype suggests.

Gymnast

A person who is trained and skilled in gymnastics, especially one who engages in competition.
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