Ryan Lochte of the United States wins gold.Ryan Lochte of the United States reacts after winning the Final of the Men's 400m Individual Medley on Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre.The race was meant to be the first installment of a showdown between him and Phelps but ultimately Lochte was never threatened and touched in 4:05.18.Brazil's Thiago Pereira was second with Japanese 17-year-old Kosuke Hagino third, just a year after taking bronze at the World Junior Championships.Phelps, though, was third at the halfway stage before dropping out of the medals on the breaststroke leg, the Baltimore swimmer unable to claw back the deficit.
OTHER RESULTS:
THE BLUES AND TOMMASONE FINAL
At the end of the day's gymnastics qualifications, the France team men qualified for the final finishing in 8 th place (265.759 pts). The United States dominated the qualifying ahead of Russia and Great Britain. Moreover, Cyril Tommasonewill play the open competition (14 th with 88.698 pts) and the pommel horse final nourishing serious medal hopes as he made the second score of the day (15.333 pts). Hamilton Sabot (9 th parallel bars) and Gaël Da Silva (10 th floor) are themselves reservists.
10:54 p.m.
THE HANDBALL PLAYERS AT HALFTIME TO
The French sports are doing well.Very well because even the victory of the basketball players and soccer players, handball players are going to spring a surprise by dominating Norway, reigning Olympic champion!The Blue led 17-12 at halftime with five goals Paule Baudouin .10:44 p.m.
FRANCE HAS OFFERED BRAZIL
Thanks to 23 points Dumerc Celine, the French basketball players have won an important victory against Brazil (73-58) in group B of the Olympic tournament.Next match Monday against Australia.
10:46 P.M. ABSALON IS REASSURING
Victim of a serious crash and forced to retire during the final round of World Cup cross country this Saturday in Val d'Isere, Julien Absalon has sought reassurance from the micro RMC : "There no big worries, just a slight pain in my wrist and a hematoma in the thigh. More scared than hurt, I can continue my preparation for the Olympics " , has said that Absalom is expected in London on August 12.
10:37 p.m.
THE BLUE CRUSH NORTH KOREA
Belle reaction of French pride. After their defeat inaugural address in the United States (2-4), the Blue unceremoniously swept North Korea (5-0) with goals from George (45 th ), Thomis (70 th ), Delie (72 e ), Fox (81 th ) and Catala (87 th ).France is in recovery race for qualification for the quarterfinals.
10:22 p.m.
The historic treble of Italy in Foil with the coronation of Elisa Di Francisca , the silver medal and bronze Arianna Errigo for Valentina Vezzali, triple defending champion.
10:26 P.M.KICKOFF FRANCE-NORWAY
The French handball players just started their match against Norway, the defending champion. The Blue are not intimidated and are already leading 4-0 ...
10:19 p.m.
French Basketball players take on the right track. Before the 4 th and final quarter time, France is 52-49 against Brazil. Celine Dumerc scored 12 points and issued 4 assists.
10:16 p.m.
The Blue come to free themselves face North Korea with two goals in two minutes signed Thomis (70th) and Delie (72nd). At a quarter of an hour late, so the French lead 3-0 ...
10:12 p.m.
FRANCOIS HOLLANDE IN LONDON ON MONDAY
The President of the Republic, François Hollande , will be in London Monday.He will accompany the Minister of Sports, Valerie Fourneyron all day including a visit to the Olympic Village at 12:30. They attend the women's handball match between France and Spain (1700) and swimming finals at 19h30.
9:58 p.m.
Juan Martin Del Potro ended the first day of single men with a win against Croatia's Ivan Dodig (6/4 6/1).
10:03 p.m. French Basketball players have a choice of support and weight behind them tonight against Brazil. Tony Parker attend because the meeting.
9:55 p.m.
THE 4X100M FOR AUSTRALIAN
The Australians won the title of Olympic champion 4x100m freestyle relay by setting a new Olympic record (3'33'' 15). The Netherlands, defending champions, finished 2nd (3'33'' 79) before the United States (3'34'' 24).
9:54 p.m.
" For four years, I trained hard to be there. I knew I was in good shape when I arrived here. I am really pleased to have won the first race , "said Ryan Lochte , Olympic champion in the 400m medley 4 this Saturday night.
9:52 p.m.
OLYMPIC RECORD FOR VAN DER BURGH
Cameron van der Burgh has qualified for the finals of the 100m breaststroke in Olympic record in the key (58'' 83).
9:48 p.m.
NICE START FOR BRICE LEVERDEZ
Only the French engaged in badminton tournament, Brice Leverdez did not miss his debut. The badiste easily dominated the Ugandan Edwin Ekiring (21-12, 21-11). His next game is Tuesday against the Hong Kong Wing Ki Wong.
9:44 p.m.
At half time, France is back flush against Brazil (34-34) in the women's Olympic basketball tournament with 8 points including Celine Dumerc .
9:39 p.m.
THE BLUE FRONT AT HALF TIME
Battered by the U.S. during their first game, the Blue lead 1-0 to North Korea at the halftime. An object of Laura Georges (45th).
9:35 p.m.
" I'm frustrated. This is not the start that I expected in these Games. I made a bad race and I just want to put it behind me and move on because I have other races to come , "responded Michael Phelps after his 4th place in the 400m medley 4 this Saturday night.
9:33 p.m.
BENNETEAU ALSO REQUIRES DOUBLE
Julien Benneteau and Richard Gasquet have all passed their debut in the Olympic tournament twice. Both El Tri beat the British Fleming / Hutchins (7/5 6/3).
9:31 p.m.
The podium in the 400m Medley 4 with a notable absentee, Michael Phelps. Ryan Lochte, all smiles, surrounded by Brazilian Thiago Pereira (2nd) and Japan's Kosuke Hagino (3rd).
9:27 p.m.
French Basketball players started their Olympic tournament. They face right now Brazil. Time after the first quarter, it was the Brazilians who are ahead on the scoreboard (16-20).
9:24 p.m.
RM AND OLYMPIC TITLE IN 16 YEARS!
Sensational Shiwen Ye ! The Chinese became Olympic champion in the 400m Medley 4 to 16 years, while smashing the world record for Stephanie Rice of more than one second and two hundredths (3'59'' 50). Elizabeth Beisel is 2 e(4'00'' 46) before the Chinese Li Xuanxu (4'03'' 14).
9:16 p.m.
FRANCESCA DI SACRED IN FOIL
Elisa Di Francesca is the new queen of the foil. The Italian beat compatriot in the final Arianna Errigo (12-11). Italy makes a magnificent third place tripled with Valentina Vezzali.
9:09 p.m.
The first day of women's tennis tournament is over. Caroline Wozniacki is the last day of qualified at the expense of Briton Anne Keothavong (4/6 6/3 6/2).
9:05 p.m.
Dana Vollmer has the fastest time (56 "36) the semi-finals of the 100m butterfly. The American came close to world record (56" 06).
9:00 p.m.
YANG SUN 7/100 TO THE RM
By Tae-Hwan found stronger than him in the 400m freestyle. The South Korean had to admit defeat against the young Chinese, Yang Sun , simply monstrous in the final this Saturday (3'40'' 14). It fails to seven hundredths off the world record! By Tae-Hwan ends 2 e in 3'42'' 06.
8:55 p.m.
TSONGA AND LLODRA ARE THE PAIR
The beautiful day continues for French tennis. Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga dominated the Argentine Schwank pair-Nalbandian (6/3 7/5) and therefore qualify for the 2 th round of the tournament in doubles.
8:52 p.m.
VEZZALI IS SATISFIED WITH THE BRONZE
Triple defending champion in foil fencing, Italy's Valentina Vezzali eventually limited the damage by picking up the bronze medal. She beat in the small final South Korea's Nam Hyun-hee (13-12).
8:35 p.m.
LOCHTE DETHRONES PHELPS!
No 3 th consecutive gold medal in the 400m medley 4 for Michael Phelps! Worse, the American is not even on the podium (4th in 4'09'' 28). His great rival, Ryan Lochte flew over the final (4'05'' 18).
8:39 p.m. After 200m, Ryan Lochte leads (1'56'' 86). Phelps is just 3 e ...
8:34 p.m.
The first final swimming just started with the 400m medley and 4 some Michael Phelps ...
8:27 p.m.
XIAN YI FANG IN SECOND ROUND
Xian Yi Fang has qualified for the second round of the tournament table tennis on Saturday. The French was imposed 4-1 (8-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-3, 11-6) face the Cameroonian Sarah Hanffou. She will face North Korea Ri Myong-Sun Sunday.
8:21 p.m.
Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are currently on the courts of Wimbledon in the doubles tournament. The French duo have opposed the Argentine Schwank-Nalbandian. And it's gone pretty well since Tsonga and Llodra have won the first set (6/3). 2-2 in the second inning ...
8:14 p.m.
And two for Great Britain! After beating New Zealand (1-0), the British band dominated the Cameroon (3-0) and will challenge for Brazil finish top of Group E.
7:56 p.m.
Seeded No. 6, Petra Kvitova has had the greatest difficulty to get rid of Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko at the 1 st round of the Olympic tournament (6/4 5/7 6/4). Also note the qualification difficult to Francesca Schiavone .
Results of first round:
Clijsters (Bel) - Vinci (Ita) 6/1 6/4 Ivanovic (Ser 11) - McHale (EU) 6/4 7/5 Cornet (Fra) - Paszek (Aut) 7/6 6 / 4 Peng (Chn) - Hsieh (TPE) 6/3 6/7 7/5 U. Radwanska (Pol) - Barthel (Germany) 6/4 6/3 Zvonareva (Rus, 13) - Arvidsson (Swe) 7/6 6/4 Pennetta (Ita) - Cirstea (Rou) 6/2 4/6 6/2 S. Williams (EU, 4) - Jankovic (Ser) 6/3 6/1 Pironkova (Bul) - Cibulkova (SLQ, 12) 7/6 6/2 Baltacha (GB) - Szavay (Hon) 6/3 6/3Suarez Navarro (Esp) - Stosur (Aus, 5) 3/6 7/5 7/6 Hantuchova (SLQ)- Na Li (Chn, 10) 6/2 3/6 6/3 Wickmayer (Bel) - Medina Garrigues (Esp ) 6/2 4/6 7/5 Schiavone (Ita) - Zakopalova (Rtc) 6/3 3/6 6/4 Kvitova (Rtc, 6) - Bondarenko (Ukr) 6/4 5/7 6/4
Clijsters (Bel) - Vinci (Ita) 6/1 6/4 Ivanovic (Ser 11) - McHale (EU) 6/4 7/5 Cornet (Fra) - Paszek (Aut) 7/6 6 / 4 Peng (Chn) - Hsieh (TPE) 6/3 6/7 7/5 U. Radwanska (Pol) - Barthel (Germany) 6/4 6/3 Zvonareva (Rus, 13) - Arvidsson (Swe) 7/6 6/4 Pennetta (Ita) - Cirstea (Rou) 6/2 4/6 6/2 S. Williams (EU, 4) - Jankovic (Ser) 6/3 6/1 Pironkova (Bul) - Cibulkova (SLQ, 12) 7/6 6/2 Baltacha (GB) - Szavay (Hon) 6/3 6/3Suarez Navarro (Esp) - Stosur (Aus, 5) 3/6 7/5 7/6 Hantuchova (SLQ)- Na Li (Chn, 10) 6/2 3/6 6/3 Wickmayer (Bel) - Medina Garrigues (Esp ) 6/2 4/6 7/5 Schiavone (Ita) - Zakopalova (Rtc) 6/3 3/6 6/4 Kvitova (Rtc, 6) - Bondarenko (Ukr) 6/4 5/7 6/4
8:02 P.M. VEZZALI WILL NOT DO THE QUADRUPLE
Big sensation at the ExCel with elimination in the semifinals of the legend of fencing Valentina Vezzali . The triple Olympic champion in foil (2000, 2004, 2008) was eliminated by compatriot Arianna Errigo (15-12). It will face Elisa Di Francesca. Italy could provide a formidable tripled in the contest.
7:53 p.m.
Winner of France 4-2 in their opening match in the tournament, the Americanshave imposed 3-0 to Colombia in the early evening. The France team will face South Korea from 20.45.
7:43 p.m.
Elisa Di Francesca is the first qualified for the finals of the foil after a victory over Coréeenne Hyun Hee (11-10). She will face the winner of the opposition between 100% Italian Arianna Errigo and Valentina Vezzali.
7:40 p.m.
At Hyde Park, thousands of British came to picnic to follow the Olympic event on the big screen.
7:36 p.m.
The United States have doubled the lead against Colombia (2-0) in Group G of the women's tournament. It is 10 minutes to play. Britain is as much a part against Cameroon with a score of 2-0 in their favor in the hour of play
7:34 p.m.
Of France was ranked seventh in the dressage competition which continues Sunday with the second and final day. The race is currently dominated by Australia ahead of Germany.
7:30 p.m.
GOLD FOR ITALY ARCHERY
Italy won gold in the help of the archery team. The Italians have established themselves over the face in the United States (219-218). The bronze was won by South Korea.
7:27 p.m.
The twin lights Cornet / Kristina Mladenovic was eliminated in his opening match in the tournament by the Chinese pair Peng Shuai / Jie Zheng (6/1 6/7 6/3).
7:24 p.m.
Logical victory of American women, tenantes of titles, against Croatia, for their opening match in the competition (81-56).
Results of the day:
Pool A China - Czech Republic 66-57 Turkey - Angola 72-50 U.S. - Croatia 81-56
Group B
Canada - Russia 53-58
7:21 p.m.
The Malaysian Mohd Nur Suryani, eight months pregnant, took the 34th place of the rifle 10 m. The baby did well in the womb of the mother: "I did not feel that three or four times during the competition. I then tried to calm me breathe."
7:13 p.m.
Australia is leading the eventing dressage at the end of the first two days of competition. Ingrid Klimke the Germans (39.3 pts) and Dirk Schrade (39.8 pts) dominated by individual.
7:10 p.m.
South Korea took third place in the competition of archery by dominating team in Mexico (224-219) who had left France in the quarterfinals. The final objection at this very moment the 
United States to Italy (106-91).
United States to Italy (106-91).
7:06 p.m.
The United States took the broad face of Croats in the women's basketball. In the third quarter time, here they are ahead on the scoreboard 62-49.
6:58 p.m.
Favorite for gold, the Americans have begun well their match against Colombia (1-0 at halftime). Britain leads 2-0 against Cameroon in a few seconds pause.
6:52 p.m.
MINGJUAN UNTOUCHABLE
Wang Mingjuan (26 years) won gold in the -48 kg category in weightlifting, with a total of 205 kg. Undefeated for 10 years, the Chinese beat Japan's Hiromi Miyake (197 kg) and the North Korean Ryang Chun-hwa (192 kg). The FrenchMelanie Bardis had to settle for 10th place.
6:47 p.m.
The Denmark is well into its Olympic tournament (among women) with a win against Sweden (21-18).
6:44 p.m.
" I have regrets, of course. I will not sleep for a long time thinking about the fight against Hiraoka in the quarterfinals, I lose then I led a few seconds left ... When your dream is collapsing and must go back to try to bring when a medal to France, it is very hard. In front, I also had the double world champion, it was not an easy task. It's a big, big disappointment , "said Sofiane Milousafter his defeat against Rishod Subirov in the fight for the bronze medal of -60 kg.
6:43 p.m.
SIMON IN THE SECOND ROUND
Gilles Simon advanced to the second round in straight sets coming out Mikhail Kukushkin (6/4 6/2). The Nice face Grigor Dimitrov.
6:37 p.m.
Olympic champion in the road race , Alexandre Vinokourov was obviously thrilled: "It's a great reward for everything I've done in cycling. Olympic champion is just a dream come true. It's beautiful. I am very, very happy. I thank my family, my children, who were to be like crazy while watching TV. It was the perfect race. An Olympic title, this is not bad to stop a career? All great, Virenque, Jalabert, they stopped on a great victory. It proves that I'm not back for nothing after falling " , said Kazakh whose remarks were relayed by RMC .
6:35 p.m.
A glance at the medal table, we can see that China is only at the top of the hierarchy with two gold medals and one bronze .
6:26 p.m.
The podium of the road race cycling. Olympic champion Alexandre Vinokourov before Rigoberto Uran (Colombia) and Kristoff (Norway).
6:21 p.m.
The qualification of Gilles Simon is on track. Winner of the first set 6/4, the Frenchman has already made the break at 2-1 in the second set against Mikhail Kukushkin.
6:20 p.m.
The Americans began their tournament against Croatia. In the second quarter time, they are led 26-23.
6:12 p.m.
No cycling to win anything in the Olympics today!
6:05 p.m.
FEDERER COMES OUT IN THREE SETS
This is for Federer to face Falla. The Swiss had needed three sets to spread the Columbian (6/3 5/7 6/3). He will face Julien Benneteau in the second round.Gilles Simon won the first set against Mikhail Kukushkin 6/4.
6:03 p.m.
MENEZES SACRED-48KG
The BrazilianSarah Menezesbecame Olympic champion in judo -48 kg final by dominating defending champion Alina Dumitru Romanian.She was playing her first Olympics.Charline Van Snick the Belgian and Hungarian Eva Csernoviczki won the bronze medal.
5:59 p.m.
Li Na to the mat! The seeded No. 10 in the women's tournament was lost to Daniela Hantuchova in three sets (2/6 6/3 3/6). Samantha Stosur , seeded No. 5 also fell, face Carla Suarez ( 6/3 5/7 8/10).
5:56 p.m.
Federer made the break in the third and final round against Falla0 6/3 5/7 4-3 to Switzerland with service to follow.
5:49 p.m.
We announced that there would be more blue in contention in tournaments male and female. It is a mistake. Gilles Simon began his match against Mikhail Kukushkin. The Frenchman made the break at 4-3 in the first set.
5:48 p.m.
Roger Federer was upset by Alejandro Falla. If Switzerland has won the first set 6/3, the Colombian was awarded on July 2/5. The score is 2-2 in the final round.
5:45 p.m.
The elimination of the France team of archery is very bad news. This was effectively the last chance for a medal tricolor of the day.
5:44 p.m.
The Canada easily dominated South Africa (3-0) in Group F of the women's tournament.
5:43 p.m.
GALSTYAN GOLD IN THE -60 KG
Russian Arsen Galstyan became Olympic champion in judo,-60kg, dominating the final Japanese Hiroaki Hiraoka. Brazilian Felipe Kitadai and Uzbek Rishod Sobirov won the bronze medal.
5:38 p.m.
FRANCE, BEATEN BY MEXICO
Disappointment in archery. The France team leaves the house with an elimination of cricket against Mexico for his opening match in the quarterfinals.The Blues bowed 192-185.
5:32 p.m.
ABSALON IS INJURED
Concern in the French clan. The double Olympic champion in mountain biking,Julien Absalon , fell Saturday during the World Cup in Val d'Isere. The French had to abandon and suffers wrist.
5:30 p.m.
PARK-HWAN RETURNED TO YOU AT THE FINAL
South Korea's Park you-hwan, reigning Olympic 400m title, will play well in the final. The swimmer has appealed his disqualification for a false start. It was understood.
5:27 p.m.
Brazil beat a short head of New Zealand (1-0). Second win in two games for the South Americans. Cristiane scored the only goal in the 86th.
5:23 p.m.
JIN JONG-OH SHOT AT GOLD
Jin Jong-oh won the gold in the 10m pistol competition with 688.2 points. The Korean beat Italy's Luca Tesconi (685.8) and the Serb Andrija Zlatic (685.2).
5:19 p.m.
Such as fencing, judo French ended the first day of the Games empty-handed.
5:18 p.m.
NO MEDAL FOR MILOUS
And that's it! Sofiane Milous not bring the first medal in the France team. The Frenchman was beaten by Sobirov!
5:16 p.m.
The French handed a yuko for not fighting ...
5:13 p.m.
That was close! Brazil has finally opened the scoring against New Zealand in the women's tournament. We played the 86th minute (1-0).
5:09 p.m.
MILOUS VYING FOR THE BRONZE
It is now up to Sofiane Milous back on the mat for the fight for the bronze medal -60 kg. The French faces the double world champion, Rishod Sobirov. The first French medal is perhaps after five minutes of fighting ...
5:07 p.m.
In the women's handball, the Brazilian has dominated Croatia 24-23.
5:05 p.m.
In basketball, the women's side, the Turkey has taken over the Angola (72-59).
5:04 p.m.
Ten minutes from the end of the game, Brazil is still held in check against theNew Zealand in the women's tournament (0-0). The Canada doubled the lead against South Africa (2-0) in the 64th.
4:58 p.m.
Federer pocketed the first set against Falla. The score is 6/3 2-2 in favor of Switzerland.
4:48 p.m.
VINOKOUROV OLYMPIC CHAMPION!
What a surprise! Alexandre Vinokourov became Olympic champion! He beat Rigoberto Uran (Colombia) in the sprint. Kristoff (Norway) takes the bronze and may regret having been trapped by the duo. Sky manages to put one of its riders on the podium, even without Cavendish. This is an unexpected podium!
4:48 p.m.
It looks complicated to Sofiane Mihous . The French will play its battle for third place in the -60 kg against the Uzbek Sobirov, double world champion. The fight will take place at 17:17.
4:44 p.m.
The first day of the Olympics is also an opportunity for protesters to be heard.Several events were held in London in sign of protest.
4:39 p.m.
Cavendish will not be Olympic champion! Britain was trapped! It is 5km. Uran and Vinokourov are leading and have parted company with their fellow escapees.
4:38 p.m.
FEDERER EXPECTS BENNETEAU
Julien Benneteau has validated his ticket to the next round by dominating Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets (7/5 6/3). The French could find Roger Federeropposed to Alejandro Falla (3-2).
Results 1 st round:
Berdych (Rtc, 6) - Darcis (Bel) 6/4 6/4
Tipsarevic (Srb, 7) - Nalbandian (Arg) 6/3 6/4
Petzschner (All) - Lacko (SVK) 7 / 6 6/1
Giraldo (Col) - Harrison (EU) 7/5 6/3
Isner (EU, 10) - Rochus (Bel) 7/6 6/4
Almagro (Esp, 11) - Troicki (Srb) 6 / 4 7/6
Benneteau (Fra) - Youzhny (Rus) 7/5 6/3
Berdych (Rtc, 6) - Darcis (Bel) 6/4 6/4
Tipsarevic (Srb, 7) - Nalbandian (Arg) 6/3 6/4
Petzschner (All) - Lacko (SVK) 7 / 6 6/1
Giraldo (Col) - Harrison (EU) 7/5 6/3
Isner (EU, 10) - Rochus (Bel) 7/6 6/4
Almagro (Esp, 11) - Troicki (Srb) 6 / 4 7/6
Benneteau (Fra) - Youzhny (Rus) 7/5 6/3
4:36 p.m.
It is 10km away and is always a minute! The attacks are fuser in the leading group! Chavanel and Gallopin have a nice card to play, like Boasson Hagen and Modolo have a good speed.
4:32 p.m.
CANCELLARA DROP
At the front, Cancellara fell and was caught by the peloton! Kolobnev boosted the pace of the group.
4:29 p.m.
Roger Federer begins his Olympic tournament against Alejandro Falla. 2-1 for Switzerland. Julien Benneteau has it made the break in the second inning against Mikhail Youzhny in the second set. It takes 7/5 4/3, service to follow.
4:25 p.m.
50 seconds apart at 20km from the finish! And if the British were trapped by the group consisting of forty men? Gallopin and Chavanel are on the front, like Gilbert, Nibali, LL Sanchez, Vinokourov, and Van Gardenren Kolobnev.
4:24 p.m.
THE THREE FRENCH ELIMINATED
That's it for Ysoara Thibus in coucours foil. The last French in contention on the three listed was eliminated by the Japanese Ikehata Kanae 15 to 11 keys to the doors of the quarterfinals.
4:18 p.m.
From 10km, the peloton takes on nothing escaped. The British and the Germans are unable to fill the minute gap. It is 25km.
4:17 p.m.
In the women's football tournament, the Brazilians still have not managed to open the scoring against New Zealand (0-0 at halftime). Canada leads 1-0 to South Africa after half an hour of play
4:13 p.m.
It is complicated to Thibus now led 10-13 against the Japanese Ikehata in 8th finals of the competition of the foil.
4:12 p.m.
Milous is needed on yuko (accumulation of penalties for Armenian) in golden score! The French will play the fight for the bronze medal against one of the unlucky semi-finalists.
4:10 p.m.
Serena Williams has rolled Jelena Jankovic in the first round in the women (6/3 6/1). It's going badly for Li Na against Daniela Hantuchova serving for the gain of the first round (5/2).
4:07 p.m.
Thibus made the break 8-6. Here it is in action a few seconds ago.
4:05 p.m.
8th finals in women's foil, the French Ysaora Thibus opposed the JapaneseIkehata Kanae. 5-4 to the Habs for the moment.
4:01 p.m.
Philippe Gilbert was taken by the group composed of twenty men. Three Spaniards were put to the board to recover the Belgian. They are supported by the Swiss. The peloton is 1 minute. It is 35km.
3:59 p.m.
QueenElizabeth IIwent to visit the British athletes in the early afternoon at the Olympic Village after attending the skills of swimming.
3:59 p.m.
Sofiane Milous is back on the tatami of the ExCel for his fight repechage. The French confront the Armenian Hovhannes Davtyan.
3:55 p.m.
Set against Benneteau Youzhny (7/5). It is the only Habs competing in the men's tournament today. Recall that in the early afternoon, Alize Cornet has qualified in the women leaving the Austrian Tamira Paszek (7/6 6/4). She will play her place in the 8th against Na Li of China or Slovakia's Dominika Hantuchova. No other French will be competing this Saturday.
3:54 p.m.
At the end of eight laps, Philippe Gilbert and 40 seconds ahead of the chasing group. Several riders are inserted between this group and the peloton at 1'20 pointing. It remains completely flat last 48 kilometers. The finish will be at The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.
3:50 p.m.
Some news from the tennis tournament. Qualified men in the table: Giraldo, Petzschner, Tipsarevic, Darcis, Isner and Almagro. Julien Benneteau is currently opposed to Mikhail Youzhny. The French made the break in the first run and used to win the set 7/5.
3:41 p.m.
There remains a chance in this competition with French Ysaora Thibus which soon will face the Japanese Ikehata Kanae.
3:40 p.m.
ASTRID GUYART ELIMINATED
That's it for Astrid Guyart that tilts 15-10 at the gates of the quarterfinals.Just before her, Corinne Maitrejean had also been eliminated by the Japanese Sugawara.
3:38 p.m.
This is not arranged for the Habs. Four keys late now (10-14).
3:36 p.m.
Astrid Guyart is now late in his match against Tunisia Boubakri (9-11). Room for the quarter-finals away.
3:34 p.m.
Philippe Gilbert attack! Barely made the junction, the Belgian has placed an acceleration that none of his companions followed.
3:31 p.m.
Grouping in mind! Escaped the morning were joined by the chasing group. If the runners together, they can cause big problems for the British. Also note that seven runners came out of the pack, at the initiative of Russian Kolobnev.
3:28 p.m.
It's over for Corinne Maitrejean which tilts 9-15 against Japan in Sugawara 8th finals.
3:28 p.m.
It gets complicated for strong Maitrejean Corinne , conducted by Japan's five keys Sugawara (13-8).
Astrid Guyart has been catching up and overtaking the Tunisian Boubakri (6-7).
3:23 p.m.
In Group F women's football tournament, world champions Japan were held in check (0-0) by the Swedes, Saturday at Coventry. The Japanese had won their first game against Canada (2-1).
3:20 p.m.
It's harder for Corinne Maitrejean against Japan Chieko Sugawa (5-7).
3:19 p.m.
Astrid Guyart is part against the Turkish Ines Boubakri. French leads 5-0 in the 8th finals of the foil.
3:14 p.m.
The British lead a hellish at the front and back of the pack in less than a minute of fumbles. Be careful not to go too early on the fugitives ...
3:13 p.m.
Nikola Karabatic Novak Djokovic met on the trail of the Olympic Stadium Friday night. Recall that the French handball is of Serbian origin.
3:08 p.m.
No final for Franck Dumoulin shooting at 10 m. The 2000 Olympic champion failed to 18th place qualifying dominated by South Korea's Jin Jongoh. 22nd,Walter Lapeyre is also eliminated.
3:02 p.m.
JULY 28, 1980: THE BIGGEST BOYCOTT
Back on the Moscow Olympics in 1980, marked by a boycott by more than 50 countries opposed to the communist regime.
2:57 p.m.
The BBC said Saturday that 27 million people watched the Olympics opening ceremony Friday night on television. 43% of the UK population. A record audience unprecedented since 1996 and the broadcast of an episode of the series "Only Fools And Horses."
2:53 p.m.
After 5 rounds of 8, the group of 11 escaped a 1'15 lead over a chasing group of 10 which included, among others, Nibali, Gilbert, Chavanel and Kreuziger. 30 seconds behind them, there is another small group of 6 riders led by Van Garderen. Finally, the hunting pack 10 seconds behind. The leading group in 2 minutes ahead of Bradley Wiggins leading the pack. There are less than 100km of racing.
2:50 p.m.
The final will be away for Franck Dumoulin shooting. The French Olympic champion in Sydney in 2000, is only 18 th provisional qualifying. Walter Lapeyre is 22 th .
2:46 p.m.
BERDYCH DARCIS FATE!
The first surprise in the table gentlemen! Tomas Berdych, the seventh player in the world, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2010, was beaten by Steve Darcis input (4/6 4/6). Next opponent for the Belgian? The Colombian Santiago Giraldo.
Results 1 st round:
Darcis (Bel) - Berdych (Rtc, 6) 6/4 6/4 Tipsarevic (Srb, 7) - Nalbandian (Arg) 6/3 6/4 Petzschner (All) - Lacko (SVQ) 7 / 6 6/1 Giraldo (Col) - Harrison (EU) 7/5 6/3
Darcis (Bel) - Berdych (Rtc, 6) 6/4 6/4 Tipsarevic (Srb, 7) - Nalbandian (Arg) 6/3 6/4 Petzschner (All) - Lacko (SVQ) 7 / 6 6/1 Giraldo (Col) - Harrison (EU) 7/5 6/3
2:44 p.m.
CORNET IN THE 2ND ROUND
This is done to Alize Cornet ! The French qualifies for the two e Olympic tower dominating the Austrian Tamira Paszek (7/6 6/4). She will play her place in the 8th against Na Li of China or Slovakia's Dominika Hantuchova.
2:37 p.m.
The short seven Wimbledon, Alizé Cornet serves for the match against Austria's Tamira Paszek (7/6 5/4).
2:32 p.m.
The first results of the men's tournament at Wimbledon.
Results of first round:
Petzschner (Ger)) - Lacko (SVQ) 7/6 6/1 Giraldo (Col) - Harrison (EU) 7/5 6/3
2:28 p.m.
Nibali-group which contains Gilbert and Sylvain Chavanel , leading to 3'25 escapees. The peloton is 23 seconds behind. Britain and Germany run together.It is 110km race.
2:23 p.m.
Kim Clijsters has successfully entered the Olympic tournament. The Belgian has dominated Italian Roberta Vinci (6/1 6/4). It also happens to Ana Ivanovic of Serbia, femme fatale of American Christina McHale (6/4 7/5).
Results 1 st round:
Clijsters (Bel) - Vinci (Ita) 6/1 6/4 Ivanovic (Ser 11) - McHale (EU) 6/4 7/5
Clijsters (Bel) - Vinci (Ita) 6/1 6/4 Ivanovic (Ser 11) - McHale (EU) 6/4 7/5
2:21 p.m.
Coach of the women's handball in France, Olivier Krumbholz think the Blue, which begins this Saturday night against Norway, is confident in his team's chances and believes that his daughters will rise in power throughout the tournament.
2:18 p.m.
The program for the 8th French women's foil:
Guyart -Boubakri (Tur) Maitrejean -Sugawara (Jap) Thibus -Ikehata (Jap) or Gruchala (Pol)
2:16 p.m.
After Astrid Guyart and Corinne Maitrejean , Ysaora Thibus qualified for the 8th finals of the foil. Thibus dominated the Russian Inna Deriglazova (15-8).
2:14 p.m.
Relive pictures in the early hours of competition in London.
2:11 p.m.
The French still can still dream of a medal because he will compete in the repechage.
2:10 p.m.
And Sofiane Milous fought on judges' decision: 3 flags to 0!
2:06 p.m.
In the first Group B match of the women's basketball tournament, Russia has dominated Canada (58-53) with 14 points and 4 assists Becky Hammon.
2:04 p.m.
Hiroaki Hiraoka opposed to the Japanese in the quarterfinals of -60 kg, Sofiane Milous is in the golden score ...
2:02 p.m.
ATTACK NIBALI AND GILBERT
While Michael Rogers was caught by the peloton, Vincenzo Nibali has placed an attack. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium), Greg van Avermaet and Martin Elmiger (Switzerland) have followed. They recovered Sungbaek Park (South Korea), left behind by the leading group.
2:01 p.m.
Pommel horse, Cyril Tommasone shined Saturday morning. The French scored 15.333 points. Which should be enough for the Lyonnais to rank among the eight finalists who will play the Olympic title on Aug. 5. After four events, the Blues are provisional 3rd behind Great Britain and China.
1:58 p.m.
In the women's handball tournament, Spain has been dominated by South Korea (27-31) in group B, that of France. The Blue will start against Norway at 22:15.
1:44 p.m.
In beach volleyball female, early results have fallen. Russia has imposed against China (2/1, 18-21, 21-14, 16-14). Germany has dominated the Czech Republic (2/0, 21-16, 21-18).
1:30 p.m.
ROGERS OUT OF THE PACK
Michael Rodgers is out of the pack! It is "cahsse-potato" and attempts to join his teammate Stuart O'Grady leading the race. The 12 escapees have 5 minutes early.
1:29 p.m.
WORLD RECORD FOR NEW ZEALANDERS
Germain Chardin and Dorian Mortelette qualified for the semifinals of the pair.The two French were second in their series of 6'17'' 22 behind New Zealanders Hamish Bond and Eric Murray, authors of a new global reference (6'08'' 50).
1:26 p.m.
No final Giacomo Perez-Ortona . Despite its new personal record (1'00'' 86), the French series finishes 17th in the 100 breaststroke. He was removed to ...two hundredths.
1:21 p.m.
And Sofiane Milous is required by ippon after two waza-ari! His second in two fights. French is in the quarterfinals.
1:17 p.m.
China's Yi Siling, sacred to the shooting, received the first gold medal of this Olympiad.
1:16 p.m.
Second bout of the day to Sofiane Milous in -60 kg. The French confronts Tony Lomo, Solomon Islands, in 8th finals.
1:15 p.m.
" I did not understand what happened. I would have to reconsider the action. When was chained to the ground, it is really far from the border and they put me yuko. I'd rather lose on some thing but at least there, I feel that I lost in the wind , "we said Laetitia Payet , tears in his eyes, after his defeat in 8th finals of -48 kg.
1:14 p.m.
In foil, it goes to Astrid Guyart . The French defeated the Egyptian Gaber (10-2) and climbed into 8th finals. Corinne Maitrejean also qualified at the expense of the British Sheppard (11-5).
1:03 p.m.
4 th in his heat, the French -Ortona Giacomo Perez has signed a new personal record of 100 breaststroke in 1'00'' 86. It is not known yet whether it will be enough to climb in the semifinals.
12:52
A FIRST CASE OF DOPING
The IOC has informed us that the Albanian weightlifter Hysen Pulaku was excluded from the Olympics. The 20 year old athlete has tested positive for a steroid on July 23. This is the first doping case of the 2012 Olympics.
12:51
FALL IN THE BUNCH!
Drops to the back of the pack! Several riders stay on the ground: Ventoso (Spain), Duarte (Colombia), Lahsaini (Morocco), Zargari (Iran), Bagdonas (Lithuania), Soto (Uruguay) and Rodas (Guatemala). Ventoso, the Spanish sprinter, has been slow to recover. Also note that Simon Gerrans (Australia) has managed to avoid the pileup.
12:46
In quadruple sculls, the French -Chabanet Androdias-Peltier-Hardy finished 3are in their series of 5'44'' 25. Enough to climb in the semifinals.
12:38
In rowing, the French quartet Moutton-Solforosi-Baruch-Moreau advanced to the semifinals of the four leading lightweights. The French have managed the second fastest time (5'50'' 79) behind Great Britain (5'49'' 29).
12:36
And that's it for Laetitia Payet , beaten by a yuko Brazilian!
12:35
Surprise for the audience to the aquatic center. Queen Elizabeth II has indeed seen some errands this morning with Sebastian Coe.
12:31
BOURGAIN HAS ABANDONED
Selected road in order to participate in the keirin, Mickael Bourgain has dismounted after 1:30 race. The French are only three: Started Arnaud, Tony Gallopin and Sylvain Chavanel.
12:28
Laetitia Payet begins his OJ against the Brazilian Sarah Menezes.
12:28
THE FIRST GOLD MEDAL FOR CHINA
The first gold medal of the Olympics for China is 2012! Yi Siling was sacred to air rifle shooting at 10m. Poland's Sylwia Bogacka takes money, Dan Yu Chinese bronze.
12:20
I was slower this morning than I had been four years ago, but you do not win medals in series
Michael Phelps, narrowly qualified for the finals in the 400 4 strokes with the eighth playoff time (4'13'' 33).
12:18
A breakaway of 12 riders was formed and has a 4'30 lead over the peloton led by Britain.
The escapees are: Catroviejo (Spain), Pinotti (Italy), Roelandts (Belgium), O'Grady (Australia), Duggan (USA), Westra (Netherlands), Schar (Switzerland), Brajkovic (Slovenia), Menchov (Russia), Beppu (Japan), Kristoff (Norway) and Park (South Korea).
12:15
PARK AND BIEDERMANN ELIMINATED!
Sensation at the Olympic pool! The reigning Olympic champion in the 400m freestyle, the South Korean Park Tae-Hwan has been disqualified and will not participate in the final. The German Paul Biedermann , the world record time combinations and only the fourth of its series, is also removed!
12:11
Only qualified individual women's tennis, after receiving a wild card, Alizé Cornet competition begins this Saturday against the Austrian Tamira Paszek.The French did not hide his happiness to be in the Olympics and intends to take full advantage of this experience in contact sports from around the world.
12:03
In women's volleyball, Japan has made short work of Algeria (3/0, 25-15, 25-14, 25-7) in group A.
12:00
OLYMPIC RECORD FOR VOLLMER
That's it for Justine Bruno . The French finished 6 th in his heat in 100m butterfly (1'01'' 14). The American Dana Vollmer has the fastest time in 56'' 25. This is a new Olympic record!
12:00
Sofiane Milous , miracle in 16C-final with an ippon to 5'' at the end, will face Tony Lomo, representing Solomon Islands in 8th finals. Bout scheduled at 24:29.
11:49
In double sculls, Bahain Julien and Cedric Berrest qualified for the semifinals.The French have completed 3 e of their series in 6'19'' 61 behind the Norwegians (6'16'' 31) and Italy (6'18'' 50).
11:44
It's over between China and the Czech Republic basketball. The Chinese are needed 66-57 with 12 points and 8 assists Miao Lijie.
11:38
Superb Sofiane Milous ! Conducted a yuko to 5'' at the end, he puts his opponent ipppon and qualify for the next round!
11:34
11:32
Ouch, that began badly for the French, led by a yuko 1'30'' after fighting ...
11:30
Bradley Wiggins in the company of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles at the start of the online courses.
11:28
In judo, in -60 kg, Sofiane Milous between the track at the moment. He faces the Georgian Betkili Shukvani in 16C-finals.
11:26
This will be the Brazilian Sarah Menezes, Van qualified against the Vietnamese by two yuko. 11:54 to combat Laetitia Payet .
11:13
In basketball, the Chinese are leading the race against the Czechs. She leads 48-37 with 2'30 to play in three e quarter.
11:12
The fight will take place at 11:54.
11:12
In judo -48 kg, Laetitia Payet inherit the Brazilian Sarah Menezes or the Vietnamese Van Ngoc Tu for his first fight in 8th finals.
11:04
It left for the road race in cycling! The platoon took the start in front of Buckingham Palace at 11:00 in the presence of Prince Charles.
Program 250 kilometers through the streets of London. Only difficulty of this loop of 15.6 kilometers traveled 9 times, the Box Hill, a hill 2.5 km to 4.5% average.
11:01
In judo, in -60 kg, Sofiane Milous begin its tournament games against the Georgian Betkili Shukvani at 11:12.
10:54
There will be no French in the final 10m air rifle shooting. Laurence Brizefinished 26 th and Emilie Evesque 33 th . Poland's Sylwia Bogacka dominated qualifying in the company of the Chinese Yi Siling.
10:43
In judo, Laetitia Payet is not the only French on deck. In men, Sofiane Milousfight in -60 kg. Like his compatriot, the licensee of the Olympic Judo Nice is exempt from the first round and will start her this afternoon.
10:38
The lights begin their OJ handball against Norway at 22:15. Allison Pineau is not else than the podium.
10:28
A very useful little video to learn more about the archery which could bring France its first medal Saturday.
10:27
A FIRST MEDAL IN ARCHERY?
France has a good chance to win a medal on Saturday at archery. Roman Girouille qualified Friday with Thomas Faucheron and Gael Prevost , for the final of the team event. Meeting with the leader of this team of France, vice-world champion in 2011. The final is at 17:30.
10:25
A point on the qualifications 10m air rifle at the Royal Artillery Barracks.Laurence Brize is currently 12 th . It's harder for Evesque Emilie , 31 thprovisional.
10:18
China is also playing against Russia in beach volleyball at Earls Court. It leads one set to zero.
10:16
The women's basketball tournament began by meeting China-Czech Republic, two teams in Group A. The Chinese took the lead (18-11).
10:13
10:09
Basketball players also begin their tournament against Brazil at 21:00. Sandrine Gruda teammates to feed on large ambitions in London. Note Emilie Gomis, always an injured calf, is very uncertain.
9:59
There will also judo on Saturday. Laetitia Payet represent particular France in -48 kg. It evokes for her opening match Sport24.com and qualification obtained at the expense of Frederique Jossinet
9:53
At 11:00 will be the start of the cycling road race. At home, Mark Cavendish is the great favorite for gold.
9:51
Tests have already started. This is particularly the case of the shooting event where two women's 10m rifle French are in the running: Emilie Evesque and Laurence Brize.
9:48
The Olympic Flame was lit, the games are open. On Saturday, twelve finals are already in the program. Cycling: Race Men Fencing: Foil Individual Women Weightlifting: - Women's 48 kg Judo - Women's 48 kg - 60 kg Men Swimming: 400 m 4 medley gentlemen, 400m freestyle, 400m medley four ladies, 4x100 freestyle relay Ladies Shooting: Rifle 10 m ladies, 10 m Pistol Men Archery: Men Team event
9:42
Friday night was held the opening ceremony. Everyone agrees that the festival was successful with a nice mix of emotion, spectacle and humor ... the British
