London Olympians
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The London Olympians are the United Kingdom's most successful amateur American Football club. The team plays in Division 1 South of the British American Football League. The Olympians are the current British American Football League champions having defeated the London Blitz 45-30in the 2006 BritBowl championship game.
The Olympians were formed in 1984 as the Streatham Olympians and were founding members of the first ever national American Football league in Britain. The Olympians hold the record for the longest winning streak in senior kitted British American Football.
The Olympians have 5 age-defined teams within their umbrella, beginning at youth level (7-11) all the way up to the senior side.
[edit] London O's
Between 1995 and 2005, the Olympians were known as the London O's. This was a result of the previous owner retaining the rights to the Olympian name when he decided to withdraw from American football.
Head Coach : Tariq Ayub
Venue : Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Colours : Maroon/White
Rivals : PA Knights
[edit] Honours
Eurobowl Champions: 1993, 1994
British Champions: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006
