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Olympisize Me

Updated Tuesday 24th July 2012

Have you ever wondered which sport you're most suited to? Play this interactive game to find out if you’ve got what it takes physically, psychologically and socially to make it to the podium at the Olympics and Paralympics.

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All content for the Paralympics element of this game was supplied by Parasport.

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