IOC Visit to London

On a there recent visit to London, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) praised the 'astounding' progress being made on the London 2012 Games.

The construction of venues is proceeding quickly and relatively smoothly.

The Chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission, Denis Oswald, commented that:

'Seeing the transformation that has taken place in the Lower Lea Valley is nothing short of astounding, and this area will be a great legacy for the people of London and the UK.'

However, as I am exploring in my extended essay, the aims of the IOC and the requirements of the Games can be quite contrasting to the desirers of the local population and the requirements for a positive legacy. In terms of the Chairman's comments, I feel that it is far too early in the day to claim that a 'great legacy' is definite.