The Olympics - Olympians on the new Olympic venues, Alex Partridge, Mhairi Spence and Jonny Brownlee
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This week, the Triathlon World Series gets underway in San Diego, 5 Live’s Alistair Bruce-Ball spoke to Jonny Brownlee about his preparations and competing against his brother Alistair for Olympic glory. Pentathletes Mhairi Spence and Freyja Prentice speak about the battle for a Team GB place on the eve of the World Championships in Rome. BBC Berkshire catches up with some Team GB members for their thoughts on Dorney Lake, the Olympic rowing venue while Alex Partridge speaks about opting out of selection for the Team GB 4-men boat. BBC Radio 2 debates the Argentinean television ad that dragged London 2012 into a diplomatic fray. Team GB captain Fran Leighton gives her verdict on the new Olympic waterpolo venue and Chris Moyles and Fearne Cotton provide a unique commentary on the Olympic flame ceremony.
Published on Friday, 11th May 2012.
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