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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "London 2012 showed our capital at its best. It was a time that displayed the inclusive, diverse and welcoming heart of our city in all its energy and vibrance.
Sir Peter Hendy CBE, chair of London Legacy Development Corporation , said: "London 2012 was the greatest Games ever, and the work to secure the legacy here in east London through an inclusive approach to local people and the development of the east London economy has become a blueprint for every Olympics and Paralympics since."
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