London 2012: home team
Behind the scenes with 19 of the people who will make London 2012 great both directly and indirectly. This series is brought to you in association with BP. All editorial content controlled by GNM
London 2012: The price of Olympic success and failure
Which Olympic sports delivered on their funding with value for money at London 2012 and which might see future support cut?
Antony Hughes: Already there's about five times as much mess as normal
When I got this roadsweeping job, the council said 'you do know it's going to get really busy with the Olympics coming'. I said that's fine, I'm used to hard work
Tony Beckley: As a swimming coach, I'm really excited by the Games
As a swimming coach in Beckenham, Tony Beckley is excited by the potential impact of the Games
William Sharman: The showman whose London 2012 dream disappeared
The fifth-fastest 110m hurdler in British history is only a London 2012 reserve but will never give up hope of being an Olympian
Richard Whitehead: I am living proof that any obstacle can be overcome
The double leg amputee has bettered Usain Bolt's achievements in disability sport and aims to use the London 2012 Paralympics to inspire people from all areas of life
Latimer Curtis: I volunteered to play a part in British cycling success
Team GB has some extraordinary cyclists but I also love the fact that everyday people ride bikes for sheer pleasure
Simon Byard: The intensity of training has really stepped up
The electrician at Team GB's training campus has had to avoid being overloaded by a surge of athletes on site in the past year
Matthew Lutz: My boater makes me look like a proper English gent
Being at St Pancras I know people will shout at me when there are transport problems but that's what volunteering involves
London 2012: Lizzie Armitstead is up for the fight to be cycling's No1
Profile: Lizzie Armitstead has put her falling out with Olympic champion Nicole Cooke behind her and expects the GB cycling team to work together in the road race
Una Bird: Our community choir sang when Olympic torch came to Lytham
I am proud that we are hosting the London 2012 Olympics and able to share these things with everyone else
Nick Cooke: Sport is my life. I wanted to volunteer as soon as I heard
Although I won't get to see any of the Olympics, I jumped at the chance to volunteer at the broadcast and media centre
Hua Jiang: If I get to see Michael Phelps I will be very happy
Being a volunteer at the Aquatic Centre at London 2012 will make Hua Jiang from China feel part of the Olympic family
Terry Kearl: We're getting to work alongside the team. That's special
The athletes are doing all the hard work but we like to think that we are helping in a small way to make their stay comfortable
Tim Godson: It will be rewarding being a Paralympics Games Maker
My main focus will be helping to make sure the matches run smoothly and the athletes and spectators have a great time
Cameron Flitten: I can't believe I had a photo taken with Jessica Ennis
Cameron Flitten: I water the grass on the pitches and set out the hurdles, and I can see there's a lot of serious training going on
Rebecca Christenson: I can't wait for London 2012 despite 4.30am starts
I have to pay for childcare and I've used up my annual leave, but I'm looking forward to volunteering as a physio at the badminton
London 2012: Stefanie Reid's amazing journey may end in Paralympic gold
Losing in the first round of the 100m at the Beijing Paralympics provided the motivation for Canuck-turned-Brit Stefanie Reid to go for gold in three events at London 2012
Lee Sharratt: I can't wait to get started as a London 2012 volunteer
This is going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity and I feel it will give me the chance to do something uniquely rewarding
Shelly Woods: 'The Olympic Games here will be really special'
Profile: At the Beijing Paralympics, Shelly Woods won silver and bronze. Now she plans to go one better at London 2012
London 2012: Countdown almost over, Jessica Ennis is ready
Jessica Ennis is a proven world-beater and the poster girl for the 2012 Olympics. Now all she needs is the gold medal
