Olympic Update: Day 3

It was the 3rd day of the Olympics and there were many sports featuring in the day. Today was cross country, unfortunately Australia lost two people in horse riding. Australia went well in rowing events, including winning many heats. The Kookaburra's flogged South Africa in hockey winning 6-0. In the 200m freestyle Barrat is the favourite for the final with Palmer in the event too. Unfortunately the Opals lost their basketball match against France. In the game Snell put the ball into the hoop from halfway to get an equaliser in the final millisecond of the match (featured above). Back to the pool Coutts came 2nd in the semi-final and Rice came 5th luckily both of them advanced. Emily Seebohm got Australia's only medal of the night claiming a silver medal in the 100m Women's Backstroke.

Olympic Update: Day 2

The day included Gymnastics, Swimming, Dressage, Rowing and much more. The Australian gymnastic team did well but unfortunately they didn't make it to the final. Australia have lost all of their Beach Volleyball matches so far. In dressage Australia went well. Australia won two heats in the rowing. Unfortunately Australia lost their basketball match. Leisel Jones came third in her heat while Seebohm is the favourite for the 100m women's backstroke final. Christian Sprenger claims Australia's first silver medal in the men's 100m breaststroke while Alicia Coutts came third in the 100m butterfly. In the men's 4x100m freestyle final Australia disappointed the crowd with a forth place.

Olympic Update: Day 1

T'was the first day of the Olympics and the day featured cycling, swimming, shooting, basketball and much more. Australia won 1 gold medal in the Women's 4x100 Freestyle Relay. Australia went well in the rowing heats and won their basketball match against Great Britain. Michael Phelps failed to get a medal in an event for the second time ever. England didn't do well in the cycling however Stuart O'Grady came 6th for Australia. China has 4 gold medals, leading the medal tally.

The London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony

We have waited 4 years for this. We have waited 48 months for this. We have waited 1425 days for this. We have waited 34 200 hours for this. We have waited 2 052 000 minutes. We have waited 123 120 000 seconds for the London 2012 Olympic Games. You saw stuff from funny orchestra with Rowan Atikson to The Queen paracuting with James Bondinto the stadium. (Don't worry it was just a projection). There was a special construction segment and fireworks. There were dances and songs after all that the 204 countries came marching out proudly holding their flag. It was in alphabetical apart from Greece was first and Great Britain. Lauren Jackson held the flag for Australia. Mariel Zagunis held the flag for the USA and Sir Chris Hoy held the flag for Great Britain.

24 Hours Until The Official Start of the Olympics

It is only 24 hours until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. There have been a few Women's soccer matches including Brazils 5-0 flogging to Cameroon.

Le Tour De France

England has claimed their first victory in Le Tour De France with the favourite Bradley Wiggins taking first place. Christopher Froome came second and Vincenzo Nibali came third. The King Of The Mountains was Thomas Voeckler. The best sprinter was Peter Sagan. The best young rider was Tejay Van Gardenen. Nissan-Radioshack won the team comp.
That is the end of Le Tour De France for 2012.

Top 3 Australian Olympic/Winter Olympic Moments

1. Cathy Freeman 400m, 2000 Sydney Olympics

2. 4x100m Freestyle Relay, Sydney 2000

3. Steven Bradbury 1km Ice Skating, Salt Lake City 2002

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Le Tour De France: Update

11 of the 20 stages have been complete and that puts the favourite Bradley Wiggins coming first. Cadel Evans is coming 3rd overall. Team Radioshack are winning in the team points. I will tell you who won one the tour is over.

15 Days Until The Olympics

Yes it is 15 days until the Grand Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games. I cannot wait, what about you.