London 2012 Olympics: Day 13

The latest news and views from the London 2012 Olympics

These are some of today’s best stories and features from today’s Independent…

James Lawton: World holds its breath for another act from the Bolt show
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Robin Scott-Elliot on Lawrence Clarke’s impressive performance in the 110m hurdles
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Roger Black: Funny coach Fuzz will have given Grabarz a boost – he did for me too
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James Lawton: Brailsford has momentum to inspire another generation
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Chris Hewett: Spot of self-publicity a rare stain on Beeb's brilliant coverage
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by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 8:21:14 AM
The men’s 110m hurdles final yesterday (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 8:33:17 AM
Two of the world’s fastest men, Christophe Lemaitre and Usain Bolt, after the 200m semi-finals yesterday (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 8:34:23 AM
Marc Gasol of Spain and France’s Kevin Seraphin clash in yesteday’s quarter-final (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 8:35:02 AM
The first semi-final in the men’s 110m hurdles yesterday (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 8:36:30 AM
Netherlands players celebrate their penalty shootout win over New Zealand in yesterday’s semi-final (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 8:39:24 AM
Diving: The women's 10m platform competition is getting underway, although British pair Monique Gladding and Stacie Powell did not manage to qualify.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:02:21 AM
Athletics: The men's Decathlon is still ongoing, with USA's Ashton Eaton currently occupying first position after six events. The American has a lead of over 200 points over his countryman Trey Hardee in second place.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:06:48 AM
by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:09:37 AM
Canoe Sprint: The final of the women's 500m single kayak is just about to start, with Team GB's Rachel Cawthorn thought to be in with an outside chance of a medal. She is not one of the favourites but could be inspired by the passionate home support.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:14:59 AM
Canoe Sprint: Hungary's Danuta Kozak has won the gold in the single kayak, Britain's Rachel Cawthorn finished 6th.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:18:27 AM
Brigetta Barrett of the United States competes in the women's High Jump qualification this morning (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:31:49 AM
Taekwondo: Team GB's Jade Jones is in action now in the women's -57kg against Serbia's Dragana Gladovic.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:32:38 AM
Does doping undermine the Olympic Spirit? Douglas Morton says no. Read his argument here... www.independent.co.uk

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:37:03 AM
Taekwondo: Round 1 of 3 completed and it's 1-1 between Jade Jones and her Serbian opponent. Jones took an early lead but Gladovic equalised late in the round.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:39:00 AM
Taekwondo: Great second round from Jade Jones who scores with an early kick to the head and adds three more unanswered points to take a 7-1 lead.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:41:36 AM
Taekwondo: Another fantastic round from Jade Jones who defeats her opponent with another two kicks to the head and a couple of body shots to win 15-1. She cruises into the next round.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:46:15 AM
Taekwondo: Team GB's Martin Stamper is up next against Erick Osornio Nunez in the men's competition and he will be hoping to emulate Jade Jones' achievement and move into the next round as well.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:48:27 AM
Taekwondo: Martin Stamper's opening round clash is scoreless after the first round.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:51:46 AM
Taekwondo: Despite the best efforts of both fighters the match remains scoreless after two rounds. If the match remains scoreless, it will go to a fourth round golden score.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 9:56:48 AM
Taekwondo: Stamper scores the first point of the match and then follows it up with a scoring kick to his opponents head. The Mexicans appeal the decision however and it is being checked by video replay. The appeal is rejected and Stamper keeps the three points. However his Mexican opponent comes roaring back, scoring two quick points but Stamper scores again to restore a three-point lead which he maintains to close out the fight and move into the quarter-finals.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:01:45 AM
Dressage, boxing - and now I'm getting into taekwondo - what next?! #indyolympics

by MisterBus via twitter 8/9/2012 10:04:03 AM
Sailing: There is concern over a lack of wind at Weymouth and race officials will be holding an inspection at 11:30 to check whether racing will start at 13:00. If it hassn’t started by 16:30 then today's races will be postponed until Friday.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:10:12 AM
Jerome Taylor:
Nice. IOC's Mark Adams introduces Gabrielle Douglas at morning presser but gets her name wrong. Calls her Gabrielle Leslie #indyolympics

by Jerome Taylor via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:11:03 AM
Jerome Taylor:
IOC official Denis Oswald has praised British spectators for cheering Team GB but in a "fair way". He likes that we also cheer other teams

by Jerome Taylor via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:16:27 AM
Athletics: The heats of the men's 4x400m relay are starting now, with Team GB running in the first heat.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:34:49 AM
Athletics: A fantastic third leg from Jack Green in the 4x400m relay has ensured that Team GB finished second in their heat and qualified for the final.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:41:51 AM
Perfect day to be watching the sailing in Weymouth...maybe a little too perfect?! #windlessweymouth #Indyolympics

by rebeccahjohnson via twitter 8/9/2012 10:42:13 AM
Cycling has a new golden couple it appears:
So yes its out there me and @jasonkenny107 are dating. Been a little while now just didnt want the distraction before the games x
— Laura Trott (@LauraTrott31) August 9, 2012

Laura Trott and Jason Kenny were snapped along with a rather smug looking David Beckham at the Beach Volleyball final last night (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:42:30 AM
Athletics: Heat two of the 4x400m has been won by the Bahamas, with USA in second. The line-up for tomorrow's final is as follows: Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Great Britain, Cuba, USA, Russia, Venezuela and Belgium.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:53:47 AM
Alice Jones:
Fabulous 4x400m. Waves of cheering. Have completely lost my voice. #GBGBGBGB

by alicevjones via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:54:10 AM
Jack Pitt-Brooke:
Keri-Anne Payne about to go in the 10km swimming. She spoke to us very interestingly about the competition last week. t.co

by JackPittBrooke via twitter edited by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 10:57:02 AM
Open-water swimming: The women's 10km marathon is about to start in the Serpentine, with British medal hopes pinned firmly on Keri-Anne Payne. She will be wearing the number 15.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 11:00:15 AM
The men’s 4x400m relay ended in disappointment for Oscar Pistorius when his teammate pulled up injured, denying him the chance to run (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 11:10:37 AM
Open-water swimming: Lap 1 of 6 down in the women's 10km marathon and Eva Risztov of Hungary is leading, Britain's Keri-Anne Payne is currently third. There is still a long way to go however.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 11:21:12 AM
Equestrian: The individual dressage competition is about to get going at Greenwich Park, with Team GB's winning team members hoping to replicate their medal success.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 11:27:52 AM
Gymnastics: The rhythmic gymnastics is currently underway and it is arguably one of the most spectacular and bizarre events in the games. South Korea's Yeon Jae Son currently tops the leaderboard.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 11:31:12 AM
This 10k swim in The Serpentine is utterly nuts. They are actually being fed energy drinks on a long pole by their coaches as they swim.

by BluesChronicle via twitter 8/9/2012 11:42:21 AM
The start of the women’s 10km open-water swim (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 11:46:20 AM
Who will win the men's 200m final tonight? Take our poll here... www.independent.co.uk

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 12:01:12 PM
Open-water swimming: At the halfway stage in the women's 10km marathon and Team GB's Keri-Anne Payne is currently fourth. Hungary's Eva Risztov leads.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 12:03:50 PM
The goat mascot and Goat Major of the Royal Regiment of Wales walk in Hyde Park during the women's 10km marathon (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 12:07:31 PM
Sailing: Update on the lack of wind situation in Weymouth. The men's 470 is still postponed at this stage but the women's Eliot 6m has been given the go ahead.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 12:15:22 PM
Open-water swimming: Two laps to go and things are not looking particularly good for Keri-Anne Payne who is currently in fifth.

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 12:21:12 PM
Using a system seemingly devised by a lazy child, the discus is returned to competitors at London 2012 by remote control car (Getty Images)

by Charles Reynolds 8/9/2012 12:29:45 PM