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London 2012 Olympics: Day 10

The latest news and views from the London 2012 Olympics

Ian Herbert:
He Kexin lays down a mark.15.933. But that's not unbeatable for Tweddle #indyolympics

by ianherbs via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:03:16 PM
Equestrian: With the individual jumping out of the way, the competition moves to the third round of the team jumping. Great Britain's Nick Skelton will be the third to ride.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:06:31 PM
Athletics: 15.916 for Tweddle, that puts her in a silver medal position behind He of China.

by Jamie Lewis 8/6/2012 2:09:27 PM
Ian Herbert:
Incredible complex and risky from Beth. Breathtaking and a big 15.916. silver position #indyolympics

by ianherbs via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:09:29 PM
Equestrian: NIck Skelton riding now for Team GB, he's already jumped two clear rounds, another one here would really put Great Britain in a good position... and he's done it! Another clear round from Skelton who puts Team GB in the silver medal position and gives himself an excellent chance in the individual competition.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:13:53 PM
Hockey: Great Britain's women have made it through to the semi-finals after beating China 1-0.

by Jamie Lewis 8/6/2012 2:15:18 PM
Tweddle got her medal! Beth Tweddle won bronze after a brilliant display in the women's uneven bars.

by Jamie Lewis 8/6/2012 2:19:17 PM
Emily Dugan:
Wahoooo! Bronze medal for Tweddle. #indyolympics

by emilydugan via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:20:02 PM
Jerome Taylor:
North Greenwich arena erupts, she's done it. Beth Tweddle has won an Olympic bronze! #indyolympics

by Jerome Taylor via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:20:04 PM
The Independent's Jerome Taylor speaking to Jerry Taylor, Beth's dad:
Beth Tweddle's dad to me just now: "It doesn't matter what she does, I'm always delighted with her." #indyolympics

by Jerome Taylor via twitter edited by Jamie Lewis 8/6/2012 2:25:35 PM
Equestrian: Saudi Arabia, who topped the rankings after the last round of jumping, hit one fence on their last ride. This could be good news for Team GB although there are still a lot of riders to come.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:27:08 PM
Equestrian: Ben Maher has just ridden for Team GB, he almost had a clear round but agonisingly clipped one fence to pick up a four-point penalty. However Britain are still well placed.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:31:48 PM
Boxing: Brit Savannah Marshall is about to face Marina Volnova of Kazakhstan in the 75kg class. Marshall is the current world champion and is guaranteed a medal if she wins today.

by Jamie Lewis 8/6/2012 2:32:01 PM
Australian came to London 2012 with their smallest Olympic team for 20 years. They have so far won just two gold medals despite promise in the pool and the track. Read Robin Scott-Elliot's assessment of their medal chances, written before the Olympics... www.independent.co.uk

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 2:32:24 PM
Team GB cycling stars' most fearful opponent at London 2012 is expectation. Read our preview written before the Olympics ahead of today's men's sprint and women's omnium... www.independent.co.uk

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 2:33:58 PM
Real wrestling - Melonin Noumonvi of France (L) competing with Finland’s Rami Antero Hietaniemi in today’s Greco-Roman matchup (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:36:01 PM
Beth Tweddle on her way to winning bronze in the uneven bars (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:39:13 PM
Cyclist Laura Trott will compete in the women's Omnium later. We included her in our 10 new faces who will light up the London 2012 Olympics article. Take a look at the others... www.independent.co.uk

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 2:43:13 PM
The Independent on Sunday's Emily Duggan on Twitter:
Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina will be in the audience somewhere here grinning away at this result #indyolympics

by Jamie Lewis 8/6/2012 2:47:09 PM
Equestrian: Scott Brash up now for Team GB, a good round here would put them really in the hunt for a gold medal. He does it! Brash jumps clear and Team GB are really looking like they could win a gold here.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:50:38 PM
Boxing: Two rounds down for Savannah Marshall and it's very even so far. 4-4 in the first round, 3-3 in the second.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 2:53:30 PM
Gymnastics: Beth Tweddle won the first individual medal in women's artistic gymnastics for Great Britain and it's the first Olympic medal in women's gymnastics since 1928.

by Jamie Lewis 8/6/2012 2:54:15 PM
Cycling: Jason Kenny is up against Njisane Nicholas Phillip of Trinidad and Tobago in the men's sprint now, looking to book his place in the final later today.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:01:48 PM
Cycling: The two riders still in the cat and mouse phase of the race, Kenny at the front, Phillip at the back, neither rider wanting to make the first move. Now Kenny picks up the pace and he gets away from Phillip and maintains his lead easily. He is now in pole position to progress to the final.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:06:01 PM
Cycling: The first event of the women's Omnium is getting underway now. GB's Laura Trott will be the 16th rider to go in the 250m flying lap.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:19:24 PM
Equestrian: Just two riders to go in the third round of the team jumping and GB are currently equal first in the standings and certain to progress to the final jump off. Nick Skelton also tops the individual rankings.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:23:58 PM
Team GB's Jason Kenny won the opening bout of his best-of-three contest with Trinidad's Njisane Nicholas Phillip at the London 2012 velodrome (Getty Images)

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 3:24:55 PM
Nicola Adams became the second Team GB boxer after Luke Campbell to guarantee at least a bronze medal after a comprehensive 16-7 win over Stoyka Petrova in her women's flyweight quarter-final at ExCeL today.

www.independent.co.uk

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:29:29 PM
Cycling: Laura Trott setting off in her 250m flying lap and she ends it by setting the fastest time so far, beating France's Clara Sanchez into second place. There are two more riders to come.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:32:02 PM
Equestrian: High drama at Greenwich Park where Great Britain and the Netherlands will now contest a jump off for the gold medal. The pressure does not get any greater than this.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:35:02 PM
Cycling: Jason Kenny resumes his sprint battle with Njisane Nicholas Philip now. If he can get a second win against the Trinidadian he will progress to the final.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:36:42 PM
Cycling: Phillip at the front this time, nervously glancing over his shoulder at Kenny who rides high up onto the banking. Phillip tries to block him and the riders nearly crash but Kenny swerves ride and then powers past his opponent, streaking ahead down the home straight and taking the win. Kenny is into the final.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:39:10 PM
Equestrian: Fantastic start for Team GB and Nick Skelton who jumps a clear round and takes the early advantage in the battle for gold.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:40:34 PM
Equestrian: The gold medal jump off between Great Britain and Netherlands is really heating up. Both of Team GB's first two riders have jumped clear as well as Jur Vrieling for the Netherlands, Maikel van der Vleuten is up next. He doesn't have a good round however, hitting two fences. That will be the round that the Netherlands will want to discard.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:45:10 PM
Cycling: Victoria Pendleton is up now in the women's sprint and she matches Jason Kenny, making light work of Olga Panarina. One more win and she moves into the semi-finals.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:47:48 PM
Equestrian: Scott Brash up next for Team GB and he is the first British rider to hit a fence, picking up a penalty score of four. However Britain still lead the Netherlands who have failed to have a clear round with their third rider as well.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:50:34 PM
Equestrian: Peter Charles up now for Great Britain, if he rides a clear round then he secures the gold.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:51:41 PM
Equestrian: He does it! Another GOLD for Team GB thanks to a nerveless final ride from Peter Charles who jumps clear to secure the medal.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:53:31 PM
Team GB's Jason Kenny will ride for Olympic gold in the men's sprint final against Gregory Baugé later, read more here... www.independent.co.uk

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 3:59:42 PM
Ever so excited about the jump off come on Skelton!! #TeamGB #IndyOlympics

by rebeccahjohnson via twitter 8/6/2012 3:59:57 PM
Matt Chorley:
Kick off Japan v France women's football semi-final at Wembley. Pity cheap seats are full but not below #indyolympics t.co

by Matt Chorley via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:00:50 PM
Cycling: Laura Trott about to compete in the second event in the Omnium, the points race. She currently leads after the first event.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:04:19 PM
Cycling: The points race involves the riders going round for 80 laps, with sprints every ten laps. Points are awarded for winning sprints and for lapping other competitors.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:08:05 PM
YESS what an incredible performance man and beast!! #showjumping #Ben Mayer #IndyOlympics

by rebeccahjohnson via twitter 8/6/2012 4:10:10 PM
Cycling: Sprint Two of eight down and Laura Trott has had an excellent ride, winning it and then immediately setting off on a breakaway although the riders soon bunch back together.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:14:53 PM

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