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Olympic Stadium put to the test by School Games 2012

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Hayley Cutts on the athletics track at the new Olympic Stadium in east London
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The Olympic Stadium in east London has been put to the test by hosting the School Games. Hayley's been to meet some of the competitors and she couldn't resist trying out the running track for herself!

Hayley Cutts crouches on the running track at the new Olympic Stadium in east London
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Looks like she didn't do much running, but she deserves a gold medal for her convincing poses!

Hayley with four gold medalists at the School Games 2012
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Here are some of the young athletes who've worked hard for their medals. Hayley's with the gold medallists for the 400m freestyle swimming. The girls won it for the North of England.

Hayley with four gold medallists at the School Games 2012
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And here she is with the boys - they won gold in the 400m freestyle swimming for the South East. Well done, guys!

Hayley Cutts balances on the edge of the long jump pit
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You're not fooling anybody, Hayley! We think she may have cheated to get this photo of her "amazing long jump"!

Hayley with two long jump athletes
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But here are the two young athletes who know how it's done! Hayley meets two of the long jumpers taking part in the School Games.