London 2012 Olympics live coverage: Day 3 (From South Wales Argus)
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London 2012 Olympics live coverage: Day 3
7:23am Monday 30th July 2012 in London Olympics 2012 - Latest News
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- Live traffic and travel
- Coverage of Londoners' events including weightlifting, handball and hockey
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- Reader reactions
6:56pm
Thank you all for the support! Such a good atmosphere out there today :) watching the gymnastics now... #GoTeamGB
— @laurarobson5 30 July 2012
6:52pm
Nicola Wilson and Opposition Buzz gave Great Britain's eventing team a flying start to Greenwich’s Olympic cross-country test today - click here to read more.
6:35pm
Wimbledon's Laura Robson to face Maria Sharapova in tomorrow's second-round clash - click here to read the full report.
5:45pm
Arrived at Oakley Court and I think my room buddy @RachelCawthorn and me need to call Mary Poppins! http://t.co/mS3XclzC
— @LouisaSawers 30 July 2012
4:38pm
Ligtning bolt sets tree alight during Olympic cycle race - click here for full story.
4:32pm
Lizzie Neave safely through to Olympic canoe slalom K1 semi-finals - Click here to read the full story.
4:16pm
Catching some vit d wid the lads @Lukey400m @andyturner110h @DannyRakeTalbot @mlewisfrancis http://t.co/v09cXfTE
— @Jellington100m 30 July 2012
4:13pm
Cross country still going strong at #Greenwich. Currently GB's Mary King in second and Zara Phillips fourth
— @londonersgames 30 July 2012
4:13pm
Carshalton's Joanna Rowsell is out for Olympic gold this week and if she fails it will not be for the of trying, so says team mate Wendy Houvenaghel. Click here to read more.
4:06pm
Bad news - Team GB lose to Russia in the women's handball.
4:04pm
Currently wondering if we should have brought back Croydon's own @blakediver for the jumping off planks event #londonersgames
— @CroydonSuttonEd 30 July 2012
3:55pm
Luol Deng admits Russia game was a "demanding challenge" - click here to read the full interview
3:42pm
Badminton at Wembley Arena yesterday morning, looking very... pink.
Despite Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier losing their group stage match there was a fantastic atmosphere and crowd really got behind the pair.
We're also happy to report there seemed to be no problems for people getting in or out of the stadium.
3:32pm
Go Team GB! Abbey Wood teenager Zoe Smith bags a British record - read how she did it here.
3:25pm
Massive cheers again for Waterfield & Daley as they prepare for dive number two. #LondonersGames #London2012
— @Matt_Bass 30 July 2012
2:26pm
Bucks swimmers miss out on Olympic final - click here to read the full article.
2:22pm
British record 121kg for @ZoePabloSmith on clean and jerk puts her second in her group. Top quality. #LondonersGames
— @Mark_Chandler 30 July 2012
1:54pm
Weightlifter Zoe Smith nearly gets a British record with 121kg but she can't quite hold it steady and the weight crashes down behind her.
She manages it on the next attempt though to massive applause at the Excel.
1:51pm
Thousands of Olympics tickets back on sale after public outcry - find out more in our full article.
1:44pm
Yes. @ZoePabloSmith lifts 116kg in the clean and jerk. Doing us proud here. #LondonersGames
— @londonersgames 30 July 2012
1:02pm
Marlow star Katherine Grainger began her quest for that elusive Olympic gold medal with a new Olympic record at Dorney Lake this morning - read the full report here.
12:38pm
Molesey Boat Club stars James Foad, Greg Searle and Moe Sbihi helped Team GB’s men’s eight qualify for the Olympic final with a victory over Canada and Holland in today's repechage.
The new-look Great Britain crew made a fast start and quickly opened a three-quarter-length lead over reigning Olympic champions Canada to take control of the race.
The Canadians, Holland and Australia all put the pressure on in the final stages and succeeded in closing the gap.
But Britain remained calm, rowing within themselves at 36 strokes per minute to seal the win and a place in Wednesday’s final.
The British crew only came together six weeks ago when stroke man Constantine Louloudis proved he had recovered from a back injury which kept him out of all three World Cup regattas.
12:35pm
Confidential security documents for an Olympic Games training venue in Dagenham have been found dumped in a bin - click here to read the full story.
12:24pm
Greenwich-born weightlifter Zoe Smith will be competing today. We wish her loads of luck.
11:21am
The two surviving members of the Great Britain basketball team from the 1948 Olympics, Lionel Price and Bob Norris.
They were reunited at a function at GB House before the GB v Russia game Yesterday.
Lionel lives in Hampstead and was a torchbearer in Redbridge.
Bob lived in Keston, Bromley, before moving to Calabasas, California more than 30 years ago. He now lives in Medford, Oregon.
11:12am
Tottenham Hotspur’s Steven Caulker plays 90 minutes in Team GB win against UAE - click here to read the full match report.
11:07am
Loving the crowd cheering during training this morning, wish it was always like that #homeadvantage
— @Rob_WilliamsGB 30 July 2012
11:05am
A personal best dressage score from William Fox-Pitt on his horse Lionheart cemented third place for the British team ahead of the Eventing cross country phase at Greenwich Park today... continued
10:53am
9:59am
Teddington's Ball helps GB to win in hockey opener - you can find the full match report here.
Support was quality down at the Riverbank arena today, good start!! Thank you for all the messages :)
— @ashleigh_ball22 29 July 2012
9:45am
For everyone that has asked, I'm lifting at 12.30!
— @ZoePabloSmith 30 July 2012
9:21am
Deng standout name for host nation: Click here to read the full report of Team GB's defeat to Russia.
9:12am
Following yesterday's thunder storms, today should be a lot more settled...
8:58am
Bromley's Ellen Gandy glad to get Olympics final chance - Read the full report here.
8:57am
If you are going to the Games today makes ure to tweet us #londonersgames to tell us what you are up to #croydon #sutton
— @CroydonSuttonEd 30 July 2012
8:53am
Carshalton's Matt Holland's water polo medal hopes doubtful after loss - click here to read the full report.
8:31am
TfL issues Olympic travel advice - whether you're travelling by train, bus or by car, read this before you set off.
8:12am
How do you feel about the empty seats situation? Leave your comments below. Here's how one chair feels...
RT @OlympicSeat: It was my lifelong ambition to be an Olympic seat. To provide rest and comfort for cheering sports fans. I feel like such a failure.
— @djspapa 30 July 2012
7:58am
Djokovic made sure he was looking 'trim' ahead of Olympic Games, dropping in to a Wimbledon salon for a short back and sides - Click here for the full story.
7:46am
Morning everyone - it's day three of the Olympics and the start of the big commute. We'll be keeping you up to date with what's happening across london including sporting events and traffic and travel.
Let us know what you're doing today, whether it's going to the Games or making your way to work through the crowds.
Leave your comments below, email us at olympics@london.newsquest.co.uk or tweet us using #LondonersGames.
