Category Archives: Olympic Games

London 2012 Olympics official song by MUSE released online – what do you think?

Earlier today British rock band MUSE officially released their track “Survive” – which also happens to be the official song of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Being a fan of another Brit rock group – Queen – I really like … Continue reading

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Steve Hooker – a champion whichever way you look at it

I have been following with interest the progress towards London 2012 of Olympic Pole Vaulter, Steve Hooker over the past few months.  There are two reasons for this.  In relation to the documentary, Steve and I share something in common … Continue reading

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Article: Frankston’s “Terrible Twins” together again

The second article about a few of the 1956 Olympians who feature in our film, written by Sally McLean for The Independent newspaper as Special Correspondent for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The Independent, Tuesday, November 28, … Continue reading

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Article: 50th Anniversary Celebrations at the ‘G

The first article about a few of the 1956 Olympians who feature in our film, written by Sally McLean for The Mail newspaper as Special Correspondent for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The Mail, Thursday, November 23, … Continue reading

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50th Anniversary of 1956 Olympics @ MCG

Things suddenly got busy on the 1956 Olympics front, with the 50th Anniversary celebrations taking place in Melbourne during November 2006.  A lot of press coverage ensued, some of which we have included here, as well as a lot of … Continue reading

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