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Video: Heptathlete Johnson-Thompson under no pressure

By JessicaW | Published: 01.08.12

It might be because her name’s a bit of a mouthful that Katarina Johnson-Thompson is better known as the ‘new Jess Ennis’, but in just a few weeks she could well be the new heptathlon heroine on everybody’s lips.

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Video: Phillips’ pride at eventing silver

By JessicaW | Published: 01.08.12

Zara Phillips put personal disappointments aside yesterday to share in team glory as her Olympic debut brought a silver medal for Great Britain’s eventing team.

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Swimming: Halsall disappointed with heats performance

By JessicaW | Published: 01.08.12

Fran Halsall and Amy Smith have both reached the semi-finals of the women’s 100m freestyle, following success in this morning’s heats at the Aquatics Centre.

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Badminton: Adcock and Bankier unable to salvage a victory

By JessLong | Published: 01.08.12

Team GB’s badminton mixed doubles pair of Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier bowed out of the Olympics after losing their final Group A game against gold medal favourites China at Wembley Arena yesterday.

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Tennis: Brave Laura Robson beaten by Sharapova

By JessLong | Published: 01.08.12

Laura Robson produced a brave display against number two seed Maria Sharapova as she slipped to a 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 defeat in the second round of the Olympic tournament.

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Football: GB shock Brazil with 1-0 win

By JessLong | Published: 01.08.12

Great Britain’s women’s football team beat one of the tournament favourites Brazil 1-0 last night to top their group in front of a record crowd at Wembley. The result means GB have won all three of their matches without conceding a goal to finish top of group E.GB will now play Canada in the quarter [...]

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London 2012: What to watch – Wednesday August 1

By Sophia Smith | Published: 31.07.12

Sportsister’s guide to what to watch and who to look out for on another busy day of competition for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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Diving: Couch and Barrow fail to get medal

By Sophia Smith | Published: 31.07.12

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow failed to end Great Britain’s half-century wait for a female Olympic diving medallist after a disappointing performance in the platform synchro.

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Badminton: Egelstaff out of Games

By Sophia Smith | Published: 31.07.12

Susan Egelstaff’s Olympic challenge came to an end at Wembley Arena this afternoon but she had no regrets after putting in two strong performances in her group campaign.

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Rowing: GB’s Eight through to final

By Sophia Smith | Published: 31.07.12

Team GB’s women’s eight crew progressed to Thursday’s final after finishing fourth in the repechage at Eton Dorney this morning.

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