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Tens of thousands of people began streaming into London's Olympic Park Friday for what is expected to be the busiest day of the Games so far, as the athletics programme kicks off in the 80,000-capacity Olympic Stadium.
It's the first time the stadium has been used since the opening ceremony on August 27, and fans arriving said they were excited to get the chance to soak up the atmosphere inside.
(SOUNDBITE)(English) BRITISH FAN WHO HAS TICKETS TO ATHLETICS, JENNIFER INCE SAYING:
"Obviously I want to see the athletes, but I think the atmosphere and everyone coming together to support Great Britain will be amazing."
It will be a full day at the stadium, with medals in the 10,000 metre women's race and men's shotput up for grabs, and heats in women's 100 and 400 metre races, the men's 400-meter hurdles and 3,000-meter steeplechase.
(SOUNDBITE)(English) CANADIAN FAN RYAN VICKERS SAYING:
"I just got in ten minutes ago and it's wonderful already. It's so exciting to be here, I'm just thrilled,"
