Day 13
Early action from day 13, including athletics, BMX cycling, canoeing, modern pentathlon and sailing.
Introduced by Adrian Chiles and Hazel Irvine.
Overnight highlights from the the BMX, featuring world champion Shanaze Reade, the men's long distance swimming with a second chance for David Davies to win a medal and the start of the decathlon in the Bird's Nest Stadium.
At the sailing in Qingdao, the final two medals are decded in the Tornado and Star classes. Can Iain percy win a second Olympic gold?
At Shunyi, there are more canoeing semi-finals. Tim Brabants is in action in the K1 500m in which he won world championship silver last year.
Phillips Idowu will attempt to add Olympic gold to the world indoor title he won earleir this year and there is an epic battle in prospect in the 110 hurdles final as new world record holder Dayron Robles of Cuba comes up against China's great sporting hero Liu Xiang.
Also including a full round-up of all the overnight action and stories, with a look forward to the rest of the day's competition. Alongside analysis, features and interviews with the key figures making the headlines.
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Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Adrian Chiles |
Presenter | Hazel Irvine |
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- Thu 21 Aug 2008 06:00
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