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London 2012 Olympics: Day 10

The latest news and views from the London 2012 Olympics

YESS what an incredible performance man and beast!! #showjumping #Ben Mayer #IndyOlympics

by rebeccahjohnson via twitter 8/6/2012 4:28:48 PM
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 8/6/2012 4:28:58 PM
Sad news for Savannah Marshall in the boxing but at least Nicola Adams is now guaranteed a medal. #indyolympics

by emilydugan via twitter 8/6/2012 4:29:13 PM
Gregory Bouge terrifies me. Have a sneaky feeling that Jason Kenny may come undone in the final. #Cycling #London2012

by westy154 via twitter 8/6/2012 4:29:40 PM
The cycling at the moment for me has been a massive attraction in the Olympics, atmosphere sounds bouncing! Except for the 100m final though

by sammybrown14 via twitter 8/6/2012 4:29:52 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Volleyball Argentina take set 1 but we're not down and out yet. Nathan French to serve and cut the gap.

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:32:21 PM
As we embark on the final week of London 2012, we take a look at ourOlympic mishap highlights... blogs.independent.co.uk

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:35:23 PM
Cycling: The points race is over now in the Omnium, with Laura Trott finishing 10th, not bad for her worst event. She is currently third overall.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:35:47 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Cycling Excellent tactical riding from Trott ensures she finishes 10th and this leaves her in a strong position. Well done!

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:35:56 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Sailing Morrison and Rhodes finish 7th with a time of 30:03 in the Men's 49er. It's been quite a day at Weymouth and Portland!

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:38:16 PM
Cycling: Bronze medal ride-off taking place now in the men's sprint with Australia's Shane Perkins up against Trinidad and Tobago's Njisane Phillip. Phillip makes a bold move and nearly steals a win against the Australian but Perkins just manages to overhaul him before the finish line.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:43:08 PM
Cycling: Jason Kenny v Gregory Bauge in the men's sprint final is underway.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:44:25 PM
Cycling: Great start for Jason Kenny who starts behind Bauge but comes round the outside and then powers past the Frenchman on the home straight. The commentator claims Kenny is literally on fire, I hope this is not the case as the Englishman is on course for a gold here.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:48:33 PM
Cahal Milmo:
What it is to knock Chris Hoy off his perch? We'll find out shortly - Jason Kenny about to go for gold #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter edited by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:48:57 PM
Cahal Milmo:
Gold medallist, is what it is. Brilliantly done by Kenny after a lap of cat and mouse and explosive finish. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter edited by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:48:58 PM
Cycling: Victoria Pendleton is up now in the women's sprint, already one race up against her Belarussian opponent, she is one win away from a place in the semi-finals.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:49:57 PM
Cycling: Pendleton wins with ease, blazing past her opponent and booking her place in tomorrow's semi-finals.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:51:57 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Cycling 1-0 to Jason Kenny - fantastic tactical race from Kenny, who kept his height and forced the Frenchman to lead him out. Come on!

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:54:32 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Cycling That was almost easy for @v_pendleton- deceived her opponent, kept her height + took a comfortable victory. 2-0 + the semis beckon.

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:55:01 PM
Cahal Milmo:
Meanwhile, imperious Queen Vicky takes second leg of her quarter final. Semis time for Pendleton. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter edited by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 4:55:31 PM
Basketball: Things going well for Team GB's men against China, they are currently 67-45 up with two minutes to play in the third quarter.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 4:56:35 PM
Cycling: Australia's Shane Perkins can seal a bronze in the men's sprint here if he can beat his Trinidadian opponent for the second time today. Perkins does it and he will go home with a bronze medal. Jason Kenny up next.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:08:51 PM
Cycling: Huge roar from the crowd and Jason Kenny is one win away from securing his second gold of the games in the men's sprint.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:09:48 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Volleyball @TeamGB's Men's Volleyball gave it their best - but Argentina take the game 3 sets to 0. Valiant effort lads!

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 5:09:49 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Basketball #TeamGB's men closing in on their first win of London 2012. They lead 74-50 with 7:38 in the 4th. #OurGreatestTeam

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 5:10:41 PM
Cycling: Tentative stuff from both riders who snake up and down the banking and Kenny takes the early lead bursting away. Bauge tries to catch him but he doesn't have the power and Kenny wins. Another GOLD for Team GB and Jason Kenny.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:13:21 PM
Cahal Milmo:
Gold medal is what it gets you. Brilliant riding by Kenny, who leads the Frenchman all the way. The new Hoy in all senses? #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:16:24 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Cycling #GOLD Yes Kenny has done it - he took Bauge on from the front and has confidently brought home our EIGHTEENTH gold!

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 5:21:05 PM
KING KENNY...Quickest legs in Britain...Fantastic GOLD! @TeamGB

by Alex_Miller_4 via twitter 8/6/2012 5:21:13 PM
#TeamGB gold again....that was awesome by kenny

by bergr67 via twitter 8/6/2012 5:21:14 PM
King kenny! #London2012 #TeamGB

by TheTipster91 via twitter 8/6/2012 5:21:15 PM
Nice going kenny! #teamgb

by ChrisLee4 via twitter 8/6/2012 5:21:16 PM
Just watched Jason Kenny get gold, sitting on the banks at the olympic park, comeonnn gb!

by RebeccaLouise24 via twitter 8/6/2012 5:21:19 PM
Well done Jason Kenny! Awesome ride!! #GOLD #TrackCycling #TeamGB

by Lubiloo22 via twitter 8/6/2012 5:21:21 PM
Very fast victory lap! #kennytakesgold #indyolympics t.co

by emilydugan via twitter 8/6/2012 5:21:38 PM
Aleksandr Balandin of Russia competes in the men’s gymnastics (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:24:06 PM
Cycling: Last event of the day in the women's Omnium and it's the chaotic and always entertaining elimination race.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:25:17 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Cycling Laura Trott is underway again in the elimination round of the Omnium - the last rider of the sprint every 2 laps is eliminated.

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 5:27:40 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Basketball Full Time & #TeamGB's men claim their first win since 1958 90- 58 over China. Big moment for British Basketball#OurGreatestTeam

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 5:28:03 PM
Cycling: The field is severely cut down in the elimination race but Laura Trott still going well in what is one of her best events.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:29:38 PM
Cycling: Couple of nervous rounds for Laura Trott but she manages to find herself a gap at the last minute on two occasions and stay in the race.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:31:55 PM
Water polo: Team GB trail 0-2 against Montenegro's men in the 1st quarter.

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 5:32:13 PM
Emily Dugan:
Crikey. Massive roars of support whenever that red helmet strays towards the back #indyolympics

by emilydugan via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:33:55 PM
Cycling: Down to the last three and Laura Trott is still there. She faces a battle to stay in but then blazes away to lead and make it to the last two and she dominates her American rival in the one on one contest to win the elimination round. She leads to Omnium overnight at the halfway stage.

by Charles Reynolds 8/6/2012 5:36:32 PM
Synchronised Swimming: : There will be British representation in the final for the first time in 20 years after Jenna Randall and Olivia Federici qualified in ninth for the duet, as Russia close in on their fourth consecutive gold.

by Majid Mohamed 8/6/2012 5:37:35 PM

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