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Sport

The 21 strides Phillips Idowu hopes will take him to Olympic gold

The British triple-jumper is getting closer to Jonathan Edwards’ 16-year-old world record



McDonald’s opens farm gates for Olympic borough schools

Hackney school children find out how the food that will feed London 2012 spectators and athletes is reared, grown and harvested – just don’t mention the chickens



Sporting Hackney Football Club celebrates 25th anniversary

Saturday 14 May 2011, Hackney Marshes



Lea spring regatta judged huge success

The Easter Sunday event is boosted by a high turnout of junior rowers



Hackney businessman wins English karate championship

Well Street dry cleaning shop owner Tony Gray claims national Masters title



London Fields aquathlon: results

Celebrations all round as the triathlon club’s second multi-sport event is itself judged a winner



Hackney Bulls narrowly defeated by Eton Manor

In the last match of the season the Under 14s are thwarted in the final minutes, being beaten 12-10



How to apply for Olympic tickets

The ticket application deadline is a fortnight away, here is a handy reminder on how to apply for London 2012 tickets



Lea Regatta set to be ‘oarsome’

The Citizen finds out about this month’s race to win on the water



Hackney Bulls dig deep to edge out London Wasps

Despite being 5-0 down at half-time, the fightback brings a triumphant 12-10 win