A whittled wooden baton with a cheeky grin unites more than 400 runners and forum members around the UK. Barry the Baton has travelled almost 4,500 miles along the coast of England, Wales and Scotland as part of an epic coastal relay organised
-of-season triathlon challenge. Where else could you swim in a world-class marina, take in some of Europe's most exciting modern architecture and - the piece de resistance - lap a Formula One street circuit?Such obvious assets easily seduced this triathlon newcomer
provided more than 50,000 security staff including army personnel to protect athletes and Games venues. More than 20 Metropolitan police will also be travelling from London as security advisers.What are our medal chances?Some of our leading lights
