London 2012 Olympics: Day 4

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Day 4 saw Team GB win another silver medal and some other terrific GB performances including GB women beating Brazil 1-0.

Team GB won another medal as the eventing team took silver in the final in the show jumping www.independent.co.uk

The women's gymnastics team came sixth in the gymnastics - an event won by the USA.

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow finished fifth for Team GB in the women's synchronised 10m platform diving final.

Mary King and Tina Cook missed out on medals with Germany's Michael Jung claiming the gold in the individual eventing.

David Florence failed to reach the finals in the Canoe slalom despite being a strong favourite to do so.

Laura Robson put up a good fight against Maria Sharapov but lost two sets to love.

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by Majid Mohamed edited by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:36:02 PM

Football: Steph Houghton was the scorer against Brazil. That makes three goals in three games for Steph

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:15:48 PM
Volleyball: GB men having a tough battle against the Australians this evening: 17-11 to the Aussies so far

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:17:41 PM
Fencing: It's the story that has touched everyone's heart. Shin Lam thought she was through to the final during her fencing battle with Germany's Britta Heidemann but lost out after a controversial decision over a 'missing second'. Now Shin may receive a sportsmanship award. Read more here www.independent.co.uk

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:24:10 PM
Swimming: Michael Jamieson from Great Britain currently swimming in men's 200m breaststroke semi-final

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:24:59 PM
Swimming: Michael Jamieson from Great Britain sets a new British record in the 200m butterfly semi final

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:27:01 PM
Swimming: GB's Michael Jamieson swam 200m breastroke in 2:08.20

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:29:35 PM
'We all dream' - Michael Jamieson, 2012. #wisewords

by isaacparkerr via twitter 7/31/2012 7:29:53 PM
Great swim and new GB record from Michael Jamieson!! #london2012

by Katelaina via twitter 7/31/2012 7:30:05 PM
What a swim from Michael Jamieson, definite medal contender now.

by JoeBroome via twitter 7/31/2012 7:30:10 PM
Football: Great Britain still 1-0 up against Brazil in women's football at halftime

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:35:20 PM
Swimming: South African le Clos in tears as he receives his gold medal for the 200m butterfly

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:39:31 PM
Volleyball: Australia win first set against Great Britain: 25-15. British women beat Algeria last night in this sport so c'mon boys!

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:44:27 PM
#TeamGB lose first set in the volleyball against Australia. Come on, let's get it back. #homeadvantage #indyolympics

by simonrice via twitter 7/31/2012 7:44:47 PM
Swimming: Hannah Miley about to take part in Women's 200m Individual Medley Final

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:46:40 PM
Football: Second half now underway - GB women holding on to a 1-0 lead over Brazil

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:50:29 PM
Swimming: China's Ye Shiwen won the women's 200m individual medley final. Australia won silver and America won bronze. GB Hannah Miley was seventh

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:54:56 PM
Second set to Australia in the volleyball. #TeamGB will have to produce something special to come back. #indyolympics t.co

by simonrice via twitter 7/31/2012 7:55:06 PM
Football: GB had a penalty - but saved by Brazil

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:56:48 PM
Swimming: Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay starts!

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:57:26 PM
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay: USA team making a good start

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 7:58:54 PM
Seb Coe in attendance at the volleyball as #TeamGB trail Australia 2-0 in sets. #indyolympics

by simonrice via twitter 7/31/2012 8:03:39 PM
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay: America wins and Phelps will pick up a record-breaking 19th medal

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:04:27 PM
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay: That's 15 golds for Phelps who is applauded by his team mates - and the rest of the crowd in the Aquatic Centre

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:05:18 PM
Michael Phelps The Greatest Olympian Of All Time , 4 Olympics , 19 Medals , 15 Gold , 3 Silver And 1 Bronze

by CFreear124 via twitter 7/31/2012 8:08:16 PM
Woo go Michael Phelps!

by eliseejoanne via twitter 7/31/2012 8:09:31 PM
Has the hockey got you confused? Do you know a bicycle pedal from a pelaton? Don’t fret. Send your questions about the Olympics to us by commenting above or tweeting using #indyolympics and the best ones will be answered in the paper.

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:12:36 PM
Volleyball: Australia still in charge of their game against GB (two sets to love)

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:13:40 PM
Football: Just like watching Brazil? GB women still beating Brazil 1-0 and will go through as group winners if the score stays like that for the last 20 minutes

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:14:36 PM
Football: Attendance at Wembley - 70,584. A record for women's football in the UK

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:16:58 PM
It's all about the volunteers. Here at the volleyball between #TeamGB and Australia they keep running on to mop up the sweat. #indyolympics

by simonrice via twitter 7/31/2012 8:17:23 PM
Volleyball: Australia beat GB in straight sets

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:25:32 PM
So #TeamGB lose to Australia in the volleyball. Too many unforced errors. Great effort though. #indyolympics t.co

by simonrice via twitter 7/31/2012 8:25:43 PM
Football: Brazil still looking dangerous but GB hang on to their 1-0 lead

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:26:04 PM
Football: Brazil have a shot on goal - but comfortably saved. Two minutes of added time left

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:30:35 PM
Women's Football: GB go through as group champions after beating Brazil 1-0 in front of a crowd of 70,584

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:32:49 PM
Long queues for a hot dog at the volleyball. #hungry #indyolympics t.co

by simonrice via twitter 7/31/2012 8:38:19 PM
That's all folks... Day Four saw some sterling GB performances and another silver medal. We'll be back tomorrow from 09.30 with more live commentary. Join in by tweeting with #indyolympics.

by Alan Cleaver 7/31/2012 8:38:39 PM