As we looped around the Velodrome at the one-mile mark, to the sounds of a samba band, the sun came out, glinting on the temporary fences, scaffolding and equipment still being used by the neon-jacketed workmen who waved and cheered on the runners -- and walkers.

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Temporary power firm Aggreko said its equipment operated "flawlessly" during a power failure which disrupted the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday.

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The MoD said two problems had caused the delays - changes in the location of the temporary barracks and late delivery of equipment.

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