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SYND 13 7 76 SECURITY PRECAUTIONS FOR ISRAELI OLYMPIC TEAM AT THE OLYMPIC COMPLEX IN MONTREAL
Special security precautions at the Olympic complex in Montreal for the israeli national team.
1. gv helicopter arrives
2. gv Israeli athletes out of bus
3. gv Olympic complex, zoom in to guards
4. various of guards and fences
5. gv...
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AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY OLYMPICS: EAST TIMOR
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A good luck letter from the UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan was hand delivered to the East Timorese Olympic team in Sydney on Monday.
Mr Annan's representative presented the letter to boxer Victor Ramos in the Olympic...
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Athletes reflect on Olympics as they prepare to return to their countries
1. Various of athletes walking towards Stratford International Station near the Olympic park
2. Mid of Australian athlete
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Johan Linde, Australian boxer:
"It's been fantastic together. I meant, was a really big buzz...
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USA: WHITE HOUSE DRUG POLICY DIRECTOR PRESS CONFERENCE
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A White House-financed study released on Friday accuses the International Olympic Committee and other sports governing bodies of ineffectively combating the use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes.
White House Drug...
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Accenture PLC became the first major sponsor to cut ties with Tiger Woods. Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer has said they will continue to work with him. PR consultant Peter Himler takes a look at what may be ahead for the world''s top golfer. (Dec. 14)
HEADLINE:First Person: Saving the Tiger Brand
CAPTION: Accenture PLC became the first major sponsor to cut ties with Tiger Woods. Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer has said they will continue to work with him. PR consultant Peter Himler...
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USA: OLYMPICS 96: PALESTINIANS PARTICIPATE IN GAMES FOR FIRST TIME
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Athletes from the Palestinian Authority, the first such team to compete in the Olympic Games, say they're overjoyed to be able to raise the Palestinian flag in Atlanta.
And they've been welcomed by widows and children...
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Fans and IOC chief comment as Canada faces the US in hockey final
1. Wide of fans arriving at Canada Hockey Place stadium
2. Fans carrying United States and Canadian flags
3. Man waving flags
4. Various of woman painting Canadian maple leaf on man''s head
5. Canadian and US fans chanting
5. Man in...
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AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY OLYMPICS: IOC PRESIDENT SAMARANCH
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International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch on Thursday defended the I-O-C's anti-doping efforts and his intervention on behalf of Olympic officials accused of criminal activity.
Samaranch was speaking at...
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Sochi organiser says emergency snow reserves ready, but not needed yet
The Sochi Olympics chief said on Tuesday that there is still no need to use emergency snow reserves at mountains venues, but that organisers are ready to do so if necessary.
Practice on the women's downhill run was cancelled on Tuesday,...
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London 2012 chief says closing ceremony will be a "party, party, party"
Olympic organisers are in a race against time to transform the main London stadium from a sporting theatre of dreams into what they're billing as the best after-show party on Earth.
The closing ceremony is officially described as "A...
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Florida State University will appeal the part of an NCAA sanction that would take away wins in 10 sports, including as many as 14 in football.
HEADLINE: FSU to challenge NCAA forfeit sanctions
CAPTION: Florida State University will appeal the part of an NCAA sanction that would take away wins in 10 sports, including as many as 14 in football. (March 16)
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Tim Lincecum pitched his second no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in less than a year, allowing only one runner Wednesday and leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-0 win. (June 25)
Tim Lincecum pitched his second no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in less than a year, allowing only one runner Wednesday and leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-0 win.
Lincecum totally shut down the weakest-hitting team in the...
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Australian athletes fined over false credentials
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLY Rio de Janeiro - 20 August 20161. Australian officials entering news conference2. SOUNDBITE (English) Fiona de Jong, Australian Olympic Committee...
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US swimmers face further action over Rio claims
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:++CLIENTS NOTE: SOUNDBITES SEPARATED BY BLACK FRAMES++AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLY Rio de Janeiro - 21 August 20161. US officials and athletes arriving for news conference2. SOUNDBITE...
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Brazil plays down spread of Zika during Rio 2016
Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Games officials played down Zika virus fears during a news conference on Tuesday. Rio 2016 head of communications Mario Andrada and Chief Medical Officer Joao Grangeiro reassured foreign media that the Zika...
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Brazil reacts after golfer pulls out of Games
Rio de Janeiro Olympics Sports Director Rodrigo Garcia on Tueday expressed regret that athletes had pulled out of the games due to the Zika virus.World number one golfer Jason Day on Tuesday became the latest golfer to withdraw from the...
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Phelps reflects on remarkable Olympic journey
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLY Rio de Janeiro - 16 August 20161. Wide of 23-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps talking to media2. Close of Team USA badge on Phelps' tracksuit3. Close...
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IOC announces refugee Olympic team
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach announced the names of the members of the Olympic refugee team who will compete in Rio.Ten refugee athletes from Africa and the Middle East were selected on Friday to compete...
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IOC President vows to keep fighting drugs cheats
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLY Rio de Janeiro - 8 August 20161. Convoy transporting International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach arriving at the Main Press Centre in the Olympic...
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Rio 2016 spokesman: US swimmers made a mistake
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYRio de Janeiro - 18 August 20161. Tracking shot of vehicle transporting US Oympic swimmers Jack Conger (back of vehicle) and Gunnar Bentz (front of vehicle)...
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CLEAN : Olympics: Focus is on reinstating Russia says IAAF's Coe
CLEAN : Olympics: Focus is on reinstating Russia says IAAF's Coe
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Russian jet makers unveil aircraft for athletes
Russian plane maker Sukhoi unveiled SportJet, their custom-made luxury jet specifically designed to carry athletes, in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.A mock-up of the cabin is on display at Team Russia House on Copacabana Beach.The interior...
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CLEAN : FILE: Kenya hopeful ahead of Olympics as WADA deadline arrives
CLEAN : FILE: Kenya hopeful ahead of Olympics as WADA deadline arrives