London 2012 Olympic Games: Day 3 Round-up

China have once again dominated the competition in the third day of events, with Great Britain trailing behind after another disappointing performance. Last year's hosts continue to show unparalleled sporting talent with yet more medals to add to their ever-growing tally. 

In the morning, China immediately got into their stride with gold medals in men's 10 metre synchronized diving and women's 58kg weightlifting. Another surprise win in the men's team gymnastics, where the USA scored the top spot in qualifying but failed to reach the podium. Great Britain's team placed third and gained a bronze medal; the first Olympic medal in this event since 1912. The USA took two bronze medals before noon, giving them an opportunity to overtake in the later events.

Despite efforts by the USA, China still lead the medal table. France are in third, North Korea in fourth and Italy in fifth. Great Britain have dropped down to 20th position.

Olympic Games 2012 medal counts so far

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1	People's Republic of China	8	4	2	gold medals: 8 8 Gold 4 Silver 2 Bronze silver medals: 4 bronze medals: 2	14
2	United States of America	3	5	5	gold medals: 3 3 Gold 5 Silver 5 Bronze silver medals: 5 bronze medals: 5	13
3	Italy	2	4	2	gold medals: 2 2 Gold 4 Silver 2 Bronze silver medals: 4 bronze medals: 2	8
4	France	2	1	3	gold medals: 2 2 Gold 1 Silver 3 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 3	6
5	Republic of Korea	2	1	2	gold medals: 2 2 Gold 1 Silver 2 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 2	5
6	Russian Federation	2	0	3	gold medals: 2 2 Gold 0 Silver 3 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 3	5
7	Democratic People's Republic of Korea	2	0	1	gold medals: 2 2 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	3
8	Kazakhstan	2	0	0	gold medals: 2 2 Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 0	2
9	Japan	1	3	3	gold medals: 1 1 Gold 3 Silver 3 Bronze silver medals: 3 bronze medals: 3	7
10	Romania	1	2	0	gold medals: 1 1 Gold 2 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 2 bronze medals: 0	3
11	Australia	1	1	1	gold medals: 1 1 Gold 1 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 1	3
11	Brazil	1	1	1	gold medals: 1 1 Gold 1 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 1	3
11	Hungary	1	1	1	gold medals: 1 1 Gold 1 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 1	3
14	Netherlands	1	1	0	gold medals: 1 1 Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 0	2
15	Georgia	1	0	0	gold medals: 1 1 Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 0	1
15	South Africa	1	0	0	gold medals: 1 1 Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 0	1  GB:
17	Great Britain	0	1	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 1 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 1	2  Silver - Cycling - EA
18	Colombia	0	1	0	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 0	1  Bronze - Swimming - RA
18	Cuba	0	1	0	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 0	1
18	Mexico	0	1	0	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 0	1
18	Poland	0	1	0	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 0	1
18	Thailand	0	1	0	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 0	1
18	Taipei (Chinese Taipei)	0	1	0	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze silver medals: 1 bronze medals: 0	1
24	Ukraine	0	0	2	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 2 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 2	2
25	Azerbaijan	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	Belgium	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	Canada	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	India	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	Republic of Moldova	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	Mongolia	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	Norway	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	Serbia	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	Slovakia	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1
25	Uzbekistan	0	0	1	gold medals: 0 0 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze silver medals: 0 bronze medals: 1	1

London 2012 Olympic Games: Day 2 Round-up

The second day of the world's largest sporting event draws to a close, and a more successful Team GB seems to be emerging. The host nation have won two medals in the last 24 hours; one silver and one bronze. Though still trailing behind the likes of China and the USA, it is encouraging after the somewhat underwhelming start.


Today's big surprise came in the form of Spain's 1-0 defeat in the football heat against Honduras. The European champions are knocked out of the tournament after also losing to Japan. Great Britain won their game against the United Arab Emirates.


Team GB managed a bronze medal in the Women's 400-metre freestyle, which was won by Camille Muffat (France). In the Cycling Road Race event, British athlete Elizabeth Armitstead came second to win silver. Andy Murray won the first heat of tennis and beach volleyball was also won by the British team.


China still remain at the top of the medal table, with the USA in a close second and Italy in third. South Korea are featured at fourth while France sneaks in at number five. Great Britain are now in sixteenth position, just behind Japan.

London 2012 Olympic Games: Day 1 Round-up

After the dramatic opening ceremony broadcast to billions around the world, day 1 of the 2012 Olympic Games saw swimming and cycling events capture the headlines. 


Plenty of action took place by the poolside with a total of 4 finals in the new aquatics centre. Ryan Lochte (USA) took gold in the 400-metre individual medley after rival Michael Phelps failed to qualify for the final. The women's 400-metre individual medley went to 16 year old Ye Shiwen (China) with a world record beating time of 4:28.43, while Sun Yang (China) came just 0.07 seconds off the pace of the men's 400-metre individual freestyle record time. Australia were able to sneak ahead of the Netherlands to win the 400-metre freestyle relay.


Team GB's Mark Cavendish failed to live up to expectation, finishing just 28th in the Road Race. The event was won by Alexander Vinokourov (Kazakhstan), who will retire after th games have ended.


China have clearly dominated this first day of competition with a healthy-looking 4 golds to reach the top of the table. Italy follow close behind with the USA in third. Great Britain failed to win a medal.