REMEMBER how proud the nation was of the UK's athletes competing at this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Athens? Wouldn't it be great to have the same success on home ground?

The pace is gathering on London's campaign to be host city for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 and, as a premier partner in the bid, BT is calling on people to register their own support at www.london2012.com

BT believe London would stage an exceptional Olympic Games in a country which has a passion for sport. BT feels the new 500-acre Olympic Park would regenerate an area of East London and involve the whole of the country - in manpower, resources, the creation of jobs as well as giving a nationwide boost to business and tourism.

BT is using its expertise in communications and mobile solutions to provide the London 2012 team with the technology necessary to make the bid a successful one.

From telecommunications to website design, BT believe that, in supporting the bid, the firm will be helping to bring to Great Britain an amazing and hugely exciting event that can be enjoyed by everyone. The event, BT believes, would also provide a lasting sports legacy for all.

Readers can help spread the word by telling their friends about the bid and getting them to register their support too by texting LONDON to 82012.

To celebrate their role in the London 2012 bid, BT has teamed up with the Shuttle/Times and News to run a competition where one reader can win a BT Freestyle 4100 digital cordless SMS worth £69.99.

To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question:

Who was the only person from Great Britain to win two gold medals in the Olympic Games in Athens?

by Friday, November 26.

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