Olympics day one: GB medal count launched with cycling silver and diving bronze
Anna Henderson’s silver in cycling women’s time trial followed diving bronze for Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen in the women’s 3m synchro.
Anna Henderson’s silver in cycling women’s time trial followed diving bronze for Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen in the women’s 3m synchro.
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Dame Priti Patel said she would unite the Conservatives and get them ‘match fit’ for the next election if picked as party leader.
The all-star Spanish duo delighted a packed Court Philippe Chatrier with a 7-6 (4) 6-4 win over Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni.
Anne watched South Africa take bronze after seeing off a brave challenge from Australia at the Stade de France.
Les Bleus trailed 7-0 within 90 seconds but Dupont grabbed two tries to inspire a 28-7 victory.
Verstappen reigned supreme at a rain-hit Spa-Francorchamps to claim pole position but the Red Bull driver will be relegated to 11th.
Henderson survived treacherous conditions to win a medal.
The world number one defeated doubles specialist Matthew Ebden 6-0 6-1 inside an hour.
Verstappen reigned supreme but the Dutchman’s 10-place grid penalty for an engine change means he will line up from only 11th.
Australia made a mess of their final dive to hand Team GB its first medal of the Games.
The Olympic diving champion is known for getting his needles and wool out during tense competitions.
The Briton began his quest for a third consecutive Olympic title by winning his heat in 59.18 seconds.
McEwen insists the conduct of Dujardin was not reflective of equestrian sports as a whole.
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