London 2012 Olympics: Day 11

The latest news and views from the London 2012 Olympics

Follow today's live Olympic action and get involved using the hashtag #indyolympics at t.co

by TheIndyOlympics via twitter 8/7/2012 11:21:17 AM
Triathlon: Jonny Brownlee has been handed a 15-second penalty for mounting his bike too early...

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:25:11 AM
Athletics: Yohan Blake wins his heat in a lightning fast time of 20.38.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:26:27 AM
Usain Bolt for Man Utd? Rio Ferdinand tweeted the fastest man in the world:
@usainbolt u are jogging the 200m, this isn't fare! We'll put you upfront, just run behind defences + scholes will find you but #CanYouFinish

Read our report on this story: www.independent.co.uk

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:29:53 AM
Bolt talks to the press about his Man U dealings:
Rio Ferdinand has tweeted me and says he will hook me up for a trial so I am looking forward to that. I went to Old Trafford once, we didn't talk extensively about me coming there, but Rio is going to set the meeting up and I will talk to Sir Alex Ferguson.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:33:40 AM
DLR yet again the quiet way to travel to Olympic Park. Bit much telling Jubilee line passengers to walk all the way from W Ham #indyolympics

by stevetongue via twitter 8/7/2012 11:34:09 AM
Triathlon: Alistair Brownlee has made a break of it and opened up a huge gap at the front of the race

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:38:01 AM
Very echoey PA here at Hyde Park. Not sure the crowd are terribly aware of Brownlee Jnr's 15 sec penalty. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter edited by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:39:14 AM
Triathlon: A Brownlee quickly slowed down after getting around 50 yards in front. Commentators claiming he's trying to scupper the energy of his opponents before the final 10k run.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:41:40 AM
Athletics: Great Britain's James Ellington, who sold the opportunity to sponsor him on eBay, came sixth in the semi-finals, ending his Olympic dream.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:45:02 AM
If #Brownlee brothers get #triathlon #Olympic gold&silver, Yorkshire will detach itself, float into the North Sea and secede from the Union

by DBanksy via twitter 8/7/2012 11:46:07 AM
London 2012: Michael Phelps admits to urinating in pools and says it's 'normal': www.independent.co.uk

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:49:45 AM
Triathlon: And they're off the bikes. Alistair leads and in third, his brother Jonny.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:50:29 AM
Former Olympian Darren Campbell on Idowu:
The part where no-one knew where he was that is ridiculous because you have to fill out a drugs whereabouts form.

So for two hours every day, everyone involved in the sport knew where he was. It was just convenient to come out and say 'we don't know where he is'. Phillips has never come out at any point and actually said anything.

To say that Phillips doesn't want to compete on this big stage is ludicrous.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 11:59:23 AM
Triathlon: The Brownlee brothers are way out in front of the rest of the pack bar an intruder; Gomez of Spain.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:01:19 PM
Liu Xiang one of the favourites for the 110m hurdle title, clattered the first obstacle and fell in his heat this morning (Getty Images)

by Majid Mohamed 8/7/2012 12:01:24 PM
The Independent's Cahal Milmo on the triathlon:
I'm told Brownlee can take the time penalty on any of the four laps of the 10k. But must do so before the finish. #indyolympics

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:02:58 PM
Can both Brownlee brothers get themselves a medal despite a 15 second? Let us know! Tweet us: #IndyOlympics

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:05:03 PM
The Independent's Cahal Milmo from the Triathlon:
27 sec gap between three leaders and following Frenchmen. Would give Jonathan Brownlee bronze despite penalty. #indyolympics

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:06:15 PM
Triathlon: Alistair Brownlee has opened a gap of around 15 metres and Gomez and gone with him. Jonny has stayed behind and hasn't served his penalty yet. What is his plan?!

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:09:08 PM
Come on you Brownlee boys! #teamGB

by JBerriman31 via twitter 8/7/2012 12:09:56 PM
Triathlon: Jonny has taken his penalty. Must be horrible to watch that timer count down from 15 seconds. He comes out of it in third regardless. Run, Jonny, RUN!

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:11:01 PM
Triathlon: Gomez has fallen a long way behind Alistair. Jonny could well catch him up! This is unbelievable! The Brownlee brothers could well take gold and silver.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:12:49 PM
Triathlon: You could not make this up if you tried, folks.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:13:21 PM
Triathlon: This reporter may have been a bit premature with his first and second predictions. There's only 1km to go and Jonny has a long way to go.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:14:30 PM
GoAlistairBrownlee. A gold medal in the triathlon beckons. Brother Jonny in bronze. Amazing scenes in HydePark. Brownlee bros do GB proud

by Martin1Williams via twitter 8/7/2012 12:15:09 PM
Can Jonny B catch Gomez in second? It would be Liddle-esque. #chariotsoffire #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter 8/7/2012 12:15:32 PM
Alistair has strong lead. Gomez looking over his shoulder. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter 8/7/2012 12:15:33 PM
Triathlon: Alistair Brownlee takes gold - the first ever British triathlete to do so. He literally struts across the finishing line. Style.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:17:36 PM
Triathlon: Gomez takes second and Jonny Brownlee takes third despite a 15 second penalty.

by Jamie Lewis 8/7/2012 12:18:34 PM
Another gold for @TeamGB...wow. Not looking forward to post Olympic life...

by jonesyhj via twitter 8/7/2012 12:22:27 PM
What a result for @TeamGB in the Triathlon. Gold for @AliBrownleetri and bronze for @Jonny_Brownlee - well done boys!

by QofS_Official via twitter 8/7/2012 12:22:27 PM
wohoo go brownlee brothers #TeamGB

by natalieattfield via twitter 8/7/2012 12:22:30 PM
Well done Stuart Hayes!!!! #TeamGB

by Spenny2382 via twitter 8/7/2012 12:22:30 PM
Gold and Bronze in Mens Triathlon! Wooohooo! #TeamGB

by HelenClarke_ via twitter 8/7/2012 12:22:31 PM
Sailing: Team GB's Nick Dempsey has won silver in the men's RS:X class.

by Majid Mohamed 8/7/2012 12:28:15 PM
TEAM GB's Nick Dempsey has won silver in the men's windsurfing #olympics

by jamescann via twitter 8/7/2012 12:28:23 PM
Silver for Dempsey as well. That is 48 medals including boxing & sailing. #teamgb

by MJ39VillaFC via twitter 8/7/2012 12:28:29 PM
How priveleged our generation is, doubt any of us will see another olympics like this in our lifetime! #London2012 #HomeCrowd #TeamGB

by GunsgreenHouse via twitter 8/7/2012 12:28:48 PM
#teamgb wowzer you are doing our country proud! Proud to be British!

by officialmattjam via twitter 8/7/2012 12:28:50 PM
Immortal. Alistair walks across the line, soaking up moment. Jonny third, - 31 secs. Would have missed silver by a second. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter 8/7/2012 12:29:30 PM
Just walked past Jacques Rogge at Hyde Park. "I'm a very happy man." Maybe he had a tenner on Alistair Brownlee at bookies. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter 8/7/2012 12:29:33 PM
Team GB are now level with their haul of 19 Olympic gold medals in Beijing

by Majid Mohamed 8/7/2012 12:30:28 PM
More medals for The Republic of Yorkshire....

by PeterRinkcavage via twitter 8/7/2012 12:38:24 PM
2 more medals for #TeamGB - Silver in Men's Sailing RS-X and a GOLD in the Men's Triathlon!

by AlexanderTSmith via twitter 8/7/2012 12:38:28 PM