London 2012 Olympics: Day 9

The latest news and views from the London 2012 Olympics

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

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by Charles Reynolds edited by Majid Mohamed 8/5/2012 9:20:59 PM

Luke Campbell - guaranteed a medal in the boxing, fantastic news from a brilliant fighter #London2012 #teamGB

by Peeweedave via twitter edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:25:06 PM
Ace to hear Luke Campbell has got a medal for Hull. Saves me having to step up for the city. #HullisHome #TeamGB #ILooksLikeI

by Albooth via twitter edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:25:16 PM
Athletics: The men's 3000m steeplechase final now under way.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:26:19 PM
Athletics: Yamile Aldama finishes fifth for Team GB in women's triple jump final.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:27:06 PM
Athletics: Start your warm-up for the men's 100m final with our briefing note... www.independent.co.uk

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:28:24 PM
Athletics: Four laps to go in the men's 300m steeplechase - all running as a tight pack at the moment.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:30:21 PM
James Tindall cut in from the left to drive home a dramtic equaliser for Team GB tonight against Australia (Getty Images)

by Majid Mohamed 8/5/2012 8:32:27 PM
Athletics: The end of a fairy tale for Oscar Pistorious... www.independent.co.uk

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:32:36 PM
Athletics: Ezekiel Kemboi wins the 300m steeplechase

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:34:04 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#WaterPolo Team GB Women have lost their quarter final against Spain 9-7, the Olympic games will have been a brilliant experience for them!

by Majid Mohamed 8/5/2012 8:34:24 PM
Athletics: Ezekiel Kemboi wins gold the 300m steeplechase; Silver goes to Mekhissi-Benabbad of France and Jamican Mutai wins bronze.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:35:24 PM
Athletics: Team GB's Robert Grabarz through to the final of the men's high jump.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:36:26 PM
Athletics: Men's 100m final set for 9.50pm. Here's the line-up... Justin Gatlin (USA), Yohan Blake (Jam), Usain Bolt (Jam), Tyson Gay (USA), Churandy Martina (Ned), Asafa Powell (Jam), Ryan Bailey (USA), Richard Thompson (Tri).

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:39:51 PM
American Sanya Richards-Ross took gold in the women's 400m final with Ohuruogu just earning a silver medal ahead of another American DeeDee Trotter on the line (Getty Images)

by Majid Mohamed 8/5/2012 8:40:35 PM
Hockey: Read how Team GB's hockey team managed to a terrific come back against Australia tonight. The men were 3-0 down at one point but managed to save the day... www.independent.co.uk

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:41:19 PM
Steeplechase leader Kemboi so busy celebrating in last 100m he's almost caught by pursuer. #diastrouslyprematurecelebrations #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:41:46 PM
Water Polo: Team GB women lose to Spain 9-7.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:43:34 PM
Not often you get to stand up for the Kazakh anthem. Jolly old ditty. Bit like music for a western. Borat would be proud. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:44:15 PM
Here they come. Setting up the blocks. Enter the gladiators. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter 8/5/2012 8:47:18 PM
I think Bolt or Blake will win with under 9.70 seconds. #IndyOlympics

by peanutsmokey via twitter edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:50:42 PM
Men's 100m Final: Usain Bolt is Olympic champion with new Olympic record 9.63

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:53:17 PM
Men's 100m Final: Unbelievable scenes at the Olympic Stadium. Blake was second, Gatlin third - then Gay, Bailey, Martina, Thompson and Powell.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:54:13 PM
Men's 100m Final: Usain Bolt wins in 9.63 - fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake wins silver with 9.75. Gatlin wins bronze with 9.79.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:55:54 PM
Wowwww at Usain Bolt! #IndyOlympics

by LindaSharkey via twitter 8/5/2012 8:56:10 PM
Oh yes. Bolt. Like the wind. Olympic record. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter 8/5/2012 8:56:11 PM
He never fails to amaze me!!! #Bolt

by harpreet_20 via twitter 8/5/2012 8:56:51 PM
Did everybody see that then? #Bolt bolted! #London2012 Awesome! ⚡New Olympic record!

by Elle_G_Lewys via twitter edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 8:57:13 PM
RT @damianmcginty: Usain bolt just won an Olympic gold medal, in less time than it took me to write this tweet. Never doubted him. What a man.

by bubblewrap_anac via twitter 8/5/2012 9:00:23 PM
Wow Bolt!! Great to watch such talent. Makes it look so easy. Gym tomorrow? LOL

by Sejal_Natha23 via twitter edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 9:00:38 PM
Sunday 5, August 2012: Usain Bolt proves he's the fastest man on the planet with a 100m run 9.63 seconds. He beats fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake by 0.12 of a second. American Justin Gatlin won bronze in 9.79 secs. (Getty Images)

by Majid Mohamed edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 9:01:56 PM
Blinked and missed it! Certainly named Bolt for a reason. Incredible!

by bethanheap via twitter edited by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 9:04:49 PM
world's fastes man stopped by my desk for a photo. rude not to...#indyolympics t.co

by Kevin Garside via twitter 8/5/2012 9:09:14 PM
Bolt: fastest man. Blake: fastest speaker #indyolympics

by emilydugan via twitter 8/5/2012 9:09:16 PM
Oh yes. Bolt. Like the wind. Olympic record. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter 8/5/2012 9:09:20 PM
Wowwww at Usain Bolt! #IndyOlympics

by LindaSharkey via twitter 8/5/2012 9:09:21 PM
RT @emilydugan: Bolt: fastest man. Blake: fastest speaker #indyolympics

by seataxi via twitter 8/5/2012 9:09:34 PM
Usain Bolt, Wow!!!

by DamienSloan2405 via twitter 8/5/2012 9:09:46 PM
Well that was over pretty quickly wasn't it. But then I guess that's the point.
— Tom Peck (@tompeck) August 5, 2012

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 9:15:47 PM
That's all for Day 9 - we'll be back tomorrow with more live updates from the London 2012 Olympic Games. Be sure to join us.

by Alan Cleaver 8/5/2012 9:18:38 PM