Ms Steenkamp, who had been in the prime of her life, was well known in social circles and had graced the covers of a number including men's magazine FHM - but most South Africans would have known her simply as Mr Pistorius's girlfriend.

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Three matches are expected to approach a sell out, including the Team GB men's game on 1 August.

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Locog says several thousand items will be sold, including javelins from the men's and women's contests and national flags from the opening ceremonies.

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