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OCTOBER FOOTAGE FEST!

October IMG Media Archive News !

OCTOBER FOOTAGE FEST!

Rugby: The 2007 IRB Rugby World Cup got underway in France this month with a shock victory for Argentina over the hosts in Paris. The expected contenders all looked strong in the early stages with all three SANZAR sides running up big scores, including South Africa's 36-0 demolition of England. It has been a different story for the Northern Hemisphere teams, who have struggled due to impressive displays from some of the lesser fancied sides, with only Scotland, England and hosts France winning their passage into the knock-out stages. Argentina were not the only unfancied side to qualify for a place in the quarter finals with Fiji securing a place after defeating Wales in a pulsating encounter 38-34. The RWC Archive contains footage of every tournament from 1987 to present. For more information visit www.rwcarchive.com

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Tennis : Fed Cup

Russia claimed its third Fed Cup in 4 years with a comprehensive 4-0 win over defending champions Italy in the World Group Final. World number 2 Svetlana Kuznetsova sealed the win in a thrilling 3 set match with Italy's Francesca Schiavone, saving 2 match points and coming back from 1-4 down in the third. Victory in Moscow means the Russians now hold both the Fed and Davis Cups, with the men due to resume their Davis Cup title defence with a home semi-final tie against Germany. You can re-live all the action by visiting The ITF Archive collection.

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London Fashion Week

London was looking just a little more glamorous than usual last week as London Fashion week kicked off in the grounds of the Natural History Museum. Throughout the week, 210 top British and International designers put on 53 catwalk shows as well as 46 other events, not to mention the countless parties taking place in various venues across the city. Its not all hedonism backstage though, as the free flowing champagne has been replaced with a smoking and alcohol ban! The IMG Fashion Archive contains catwalk footage from Fashion Weeks around the world dating from 2006 to present, as well as an impressive collection of behind-the-scenes footage and special features from the Fashion Weeks.

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FAST FACT

Jamaica's Asafa Powell set a new 100m World Record at the IAAF World Athletics Tour meeting at Rieti in Italy. Despite appearing to ease off in the final metres, Powell posted an incredible 9.74secs to comfortably win his heat.

DID YOU KNOW

Tim Henman called time on his 14 year tennis career last month. He was the first British player since Roger Taylor in the 1970s to reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon. And, having reached six Grand Slam semi-finals, 11 career ATP titles, and been ranked number 4 in the world, was by far Britain's most successful Open era player. Fittingly, Henman's final match was at Wimbledon where he partnered Jamie Murray to a Davis Cup doubles victory to seal Britain's win over Croatia. To see footage of Tim in action, please browse the tennis section of www.IMGMediaArchive.com

UPCOMING EVENTS IN OCTOBER

1	Watersport	2nd FINA Synchronized Swimming World Trophy. BRA
2	Surfing	ASP Billabong Pro. ESP
4	Golf	PGAET Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. SCO
4	Golf	PGA Tour Valero Texas Open. USA
4	Mountaineering	UIAA General Assembly. JPN
6	Rugby	IRB Rugby World Cup Quarter Final. FRA
6	Rugby	IRB Rugby World Cup Quarter Final. WAL
7	Rugby	Rugby World Cup Quarter Final. FRA
7	Rugby	IRB Rugby World Cup Quarter Final. FRA
7	Horse Racing	Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. FRA
7	Cycling	UCI Pro Tour-Paris. FRA
8	Tennis	WTA Kremlin Cup. RUS
10	Sailing	Brazil Match Cup. BRA
11	Golf	PGAET HSBC World Match Play Championship. ENG
11	Golf	PGAET Open de Madrid. ESP
11	Golf	PGA Tour Frys.com Open. USA
12	Table Tennis	ITTF Men's World Cup. ESP
13	Rugby	IRB Rugby World Cup Semi Final. FRA
13	Rugby League	Super League Grand Final. ENG
13	Soccer	Euro 2008 Qualifier, SCO V UKR
14	Rugby	IRB Rugby World Cup Semi Final. FRA
14	Cycling	UCI Pro Tour-Gio de Lombardia. ITA
15	Tennis	ATP Masters Series Madrid. ESP
15	Tennis	WTA Zurich Cup. SUI
16	Golf	Grand Slam of Golf. BER
17	Soccer	Euro 2008 Qualifier, NED V SlO
18	Golf	PGAET Portugal Masters. POR
18	Golf	PGA Tour Fry's Electronics Open. USA
19	Gymnastics	Glasgow Grand Prix. SCO
20	Rugby	IRB Rugby World Cup Final. FRA
20	Dancesport	IDSF World Ten Dance. JPN
20	Skating	ISU World Cup Short Track Speed Skating. CHN
21	Motorsport	F1 Brazilian Grand Prix. BRA
25	Golf	PGAET Mallorca Classic. ESP
25	Golf	PGA Tour Running Horse Golf Championship. USA
27	Dancesport	IDSF World Standard. RUS
28	Motorsport	Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix. POR
29	Surfing	ASP Billabong Nova Schin Pro. BRA
29	Tennis	ATP Masters Series Paris. FRA
29	Athletics	Adidas Dublin Marathon. IRL
30	Korfball	8th World Championship. CZE