As we find ourselves enjoying both the carnival-style spectacle of Rio 2016 and the success of the British athletes at the Games, the build-up felt somewhat tainted by the media frenzy surrounding the clear health risks faced by the athletes and visitors (and the wider global community), the Russian doping scandal and the ongoing protesting on the streets of Rio. There is no doubt that the Rio 2016 will prove to be a celebration of world sport, but questions will be raised about its long term effects on the city and beyond.
The Olympic brand and model is not just about delivering a global sporting showcase; it is about so much more. It seems, then, like a good opportunity to take stock and look back at London 2012 when our country was basking in the glory of securing and delivering what many consider to be a once in a life time achievement for our capital city. However, four years on, are we able to assess with any degree of certainty, whether the London 2012 legacy lives on or has it been as faltering, over ambitious and costly as it has been for so many other host cities?
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