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unusual facts about Great Britain at the Olympics



David Mundell

Mundell joined a total of 18 MPs who are either Scottish or represent Scottish constituencies in signing a Commons motion stating football "should not be any different from other competing sports and our young talent should be allowed to show their skills on the world stage", thereby endorsing the idea of Team GB entering a British football team in the London 2012 Olympics.

Upton Park, London

An unrelated football club of the area, Upton Park FC, were early pioneers in the game, and represented Great Britain at the 1900 Summer Olympics football tournament, where they won the gold medal.


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