Yahoo! News: "Blair factor lifts London to dramatic victory
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tireless lobbying, a superb bid and a massive charm offensive from British Prime Minister Tony Blair lifted London to a remarkable Olympic victory over Paris in the race to win the 2012 Games Wednesday.
Having flown into Singapore Sunday, Blair spent hours, day and night, charming
International Olympic Committee members one-on-one before jetting out in the early hours of Wednesday to host this week's G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland."
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I'll be waiting to see if Darts is introduced as a demonstraion sport! That could increase England's Gold Medal chances!
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