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Who'll fly the flag in London? 8 of Ireland's Olympic hopefuls

With 12 months to go until the London Games, we look at some of the Irish athletes who could challenge for podium honours.
9.15am, 29 Jul 2011
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THE COUNTDOWN TO the London Olympic Games reached a milestone on Wednesday, with less than a year now remaining until the opening ceremony on 27 July 2012.

For Ireland’s medal hopefuls, the next twelve months will be all about fine-tuning their preparations and — in most cases — securing qualification and a place in the national Olympic squad.

We take a look at eight of the athletes, some better known than others, who have every chance of claiming podium honours in London next summer.

Who'll fly the flag in London? 8 of Ireland's Olympic hopefuls
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  • Annalise Murphy (Sailing)

    Source: Hannah Johnston/Getty Images

  • Katie Taylor (Boxing)

    Source: ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

  • Joe Ward (Boxing)

    Source: ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

  • Paddy Barnes (Boxing)

    Source: ©Russell Pritchard / Presseye.com

  • Derval O'Rourke (Athletics)

    Source: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

  • Nicolas Roche (Cycling)

    Source: ©INPHO/Gerry McManus

  • Rob Heffernan (Athletics)

    Source: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

  • Gráinne Murphy (Swimming)

    Source: ©INPHO/Andrea Staccioli

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