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Dr Emma Rich is a senior lecturer in the department of education at the University of Bath. She lecturers and publishes on issues of sport, culture and physical activity.

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The end of the affair? Why inspiration from London 2012 might be short-lived, Notebook

The end of the affair? Why inspiration from London 2012 might be short-lived

Watching the Games was like a heady holiday romance. Suddenly, we were connected to the world of elite athletes and shared in their joy and success. But as coverage ends, elite athletes will continue to exist on their own Mount Olympus of sporting success. And the rest of us will go back to ordinary lives.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Saturday, 18 August 2012 at 8:00 am

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