London Olympics: From A To Z Facts, figures and surprises from sports' megashow!

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KITEBOARDING

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It's not in the line-up for London, but this high-adrenaline sport will make its Olympic debut at the 2016 Games. It means London could be waving goodbye to windsurfing, which has been dropped from the next Games in Rio.

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JAMES BOND

There's a special mission for agent 007, alias Daniel Craig. Bond has been summoned to Buckingham Palace where he was tasked with launching the Games by parachuting into the stadium. But it's just a film -- the BBC will show it ahead of the opening ceremony.

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INNOVATION

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London hopes to showcase the best of British innovation and design through venues like the iconic Aquatic Centre. The sweeping, wave-like roof forms the gateway to the Olympic Park.

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HYDE PARK

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Olympic tickets may be hard to come by, but visitors to Hyde Park can get a glimpse of the action. The triathlon and 10km marathon swimming will be held in the park and are free to watch.

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GREENWICH

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Located on the Greenwich peninsula on the banks of the River Thames in east London, the North Greenwich Arena will host artistic and trampoline gymnastics, as well as the basketball finals. Nearby Greenwich Park will host equestrian events, including the modern pentathlon.