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Rio 2016, a showcase for the metric system

As 2016 draws to a close, we look at one of the institutions that benefits from an international and universal measurement system – the Olympic Games.

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Author Ronnie CohenPosted on 2016-12-172020-08-09Categories Sport, Views from abroad, World RecordsTags 2016, athletes, athletics, Brazil, countries, country, event, events, Games, Olympic, Olympics, Paralympic, Paralympics, Rio, sport, sports, venue, venues6 Comments on Rio 2016, a showcase for the metric system

The Olympics – a showcase, but not just for the UK

Thursday 26 July, the eve of the opening of the Games, was a busy day for the Prime Minister as he focused on the benefits the Olympics will bring to the UK.

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Author Derek PollardPosted on 2012-07-272020-08-09Categories General, Sport, Views from abroad, World RecordsTags David Cameron, Department for Transport, London2012, metric, metrication, Olympics30 Comments on The Olympics – a showcase, but not just for the UK

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