London 2012 Olympics: Day 9

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  • Day 9 of the Olympics and Team GB continued their amazing performance with more medals. It was GOLD for Andy Murray in the men's singles tennis. He also won a SILVER medal alongside Laura Robson in the mixed doubles final. It was GOLD for Ben Ainslie in the sailing; SILVER for Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson in the sailing. Christine Ohuruogu secured a SILVER medal in the women's 400m final. There was SILVER for Louis Smith on the pommel horse - and BRONZE for Max Whitlock also on the pommel horse. Ed Clancy won a BRONZE medal in the gruelling cycling challenge of the Omnium.

    Here's a round-up of today’s main events:

    Athletics: The men's 100m lived up to expectations. Usain Bolt won in 9.63 secs - fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake won silver with a time of 9.75 secs. Gatlin won bronze in 9.79. Christine Ohuruogu failed to retain her title but secured a SILVER medal in the women's 400m final.

    Tennis: Andy Murray won his first medal of the day, claiming a GOLD after emphatically beating Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in straight sets 6-2,6-1,6-4. He also won a SILVER medal alongside Laura Robson in the mixed doubles final where they are were defeated by Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi of Belarus.

    Sailing: Ben Ainslie won his fourth GOLD medal in his Finn medal race. Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson won a SILVER medal in the Star.

    Gymnastics: Team GB's Louis Smith won a SILVER medal and Max Whitlock claimed a BRONZE.

    Cycling: Ed Clancy won a BRONZE medal in the gruelling Omnium.

    Athletics: Christine Ohuruogu secured a SILVER medal in the women's 400m final.

    Hockey: Team GB’s men’s side recovered from 3-0 down against gold favourites Australia to draw 3-3.

    These are some of today’s best stories and features from today’s Independent… www.independent.co.uk

    Follow the schedule of today's events on the Independent website by clicking here: www.independent.co.uk

    Confused about how any of the events work? Then check out our interactive graphics... www.independent.co.uk

    What has been Team GB's best moment so far? Take our poll...www.independent.co.uk

    Read our full run-down of all the Team GB medal winners so far... www.independent.co.uk

    Tweet using #IndyOlympics to have your say.
    by Charles Reynolds edited by Majid Mohamed 8/5/2012 9:20:59 PM
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