Pavey, who is second only to Radcliffe over 5, 000m in the all-time British lists, is also certain Twell can handle the "New Paula" tag and the grand expectations associated with London 2012.

BBC: 'New Paula' targets gold in 2012

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Li has her own expectations: her 2013 goals include either winning a Grand Slam or cracking into the world's top three which would make her the highest ranked Asian player ever.

WSJ: Li Hopes to Make History at Australian Open

Wales took the Grand Slam last year, their second in four seasons, against expectations in Gatland's first year in charge.

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As Stephen Jones's last-minute penalty attempt dropped short of the posts to hand Ireland their first Grand Slam win for 61 years, unbridled Irish joy led to huge expectations that the feat would be repeated again this year.

BBC: Ireland v Wales

Obama said he has no intention of delivering a "grand peace plan" when he travels to the Mideast later this month, downplaying expectations for a breakthrough on his highly anticipated visit to Israel and the West Bank.

NPR: Obama Downplays Prospects For Mideast Peace

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