China's Nan Zhang and Yunlei Zhao produced a stunning performance to claim gold in the Mixed Doubles Badminton at London 2012, while the women's and men's Singles semi-finals semis went with form.The top seeds were far too strong for their compatriots and second seeds Xu Chenand Ma Jin as they powered to a 21-11 21-17 victory at Wembley Arena.The bronze medal was won earlier in the day by Danish pair Joachim Fischer and Christinna Pedersen, who beat Indonesia's Tonowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir.The result of the gold encounter rarely seemed in doubt after world champions Zhang and Zhao got off to a superb start, racing into a 12-5 lead.Zhao, despite apparent trouble from a knee injury, rarely relinquished control at the net while Zhang set up plenty of winners.Their opponents could not impose themselves and were frequently forced into errors.Zhang and Zhao led 8-0 in the second game and only had a brief struggle two points from victory as Xu and Ma won four in succession.But victory was not long delayed and Zhang ran to the crowd to collect a flag from a supporter and threw his shoes into the audience.Fourth seeds Fischer and Pedersen earned some consolation after their semi-final defeat by outplaying third seeds Ahmad and Natsir to win 21-12 21-12.The result meant that for the first time in Olympic Games history Indonesia had failed to pick up a Badminton medal. At all previous Games since the sport was introduced at Barcelona 1992, the country had won at least one gold.Ahmad said: 'I failed to cope with the expectation and under-performed.'The men's Singles final on Sunday will be a repeat of the Beijing 2008 showpiece of four years ago between all-time greats and arch-rivals Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan.Defending champion Lin had little trouble seeing off Republic of Korea's Lee Hyun-il.
The world number two won 11 of the first 12 points of the match and 12 of the last 14 as he powered past seventh seed to win 21-12 21-10.Malaysia's top seed Lee was made to work much harder by third seed Chen Long and looked more impressive for it as he won 21-13 21-14.Lee and Lin produced a stunning spectacle when they met in the final of the World Championships at the same venue last year.Lin survived match point to win and will again be favourite, despite Lee's long-established status at the top of the world rankings.The Malaysian, a perennial runner-up to Lin, will also carry the pressure of bidding to win his country's first Olympic Games gold in any sport.The first women's semi-final proved a disappointing spectacle as top seed Wang Yihan made easy work of India's fourth seed Saina Newhal, winning 21-13 21-13 in 42 minutes.Wang was joined in the final by fellow Chinese Li Xuerui, who beat another compatriot in Wang Xin.Third seed Li, a late selection by China for the tournament, continued her impressive progress with a 22-20 21-18 success over the second seed.
2012 Olympics Live Day 7
MEDAL TABLE
0:55
Oubaali in quarterfinals
As Alexis Vastine, Nordine Oubaali qualified for the quarterfinals. The French dominated the American Raushee Warren at the flyweight (19-18).
0:51
With a total of 385 kg raised the Polish
Adrian Zielinski Edward was crowned Olympic champion in weightlifting (85 kg). Russian Apti Aukhadov harvest the silver medal. The Iranian Kianoush Rostami is adorned with bronze.
0:44
Carvalho and Kowal in the 1500m semis
Two French will participate in the 1500m semi-finals Sunday. Florian Carvalhohas qualified with the seventh playoff time (3'37'' 05). Yoann Kowal conducted the 21st lap time (3'41'' 12). Jamale Aarrass goes out the window.
0:32
Djokovic leaves Murray
The final men's tennis to oppose Federer
Andy Murray . The Briton dominated Novak Djokovic in straight sets (7/5 7/5).
0:14
Florent Manaudou Olympic champion!
INCREDIBLE!
Florent Manaudou won the final of the 50m freestyle in 21'' 34! And thanks to a great start!Laure Manaudou in tears. Cullen Jones is second (21'' 54). Cesar Cielo, favorite, was third (21'' 59).
9:08 p.m.
The
South Korea was crowned Olympic champion in saber team gentlemen. The Koreans beat Romania in the final (45-26). The Italians, Russians winners (45-40) in the small final, took the bronze medal.
8:58 p.m.
Ledecky alone in the world
What a feeling!
Katie Ledecky , 15, crushed the competition during the final of the 800m freestyle to clinch the Olympic gold (8'14'' 63). The Spanish Belmonte is adorned with silver (8'18'' 76). Britain's Rebecca Adlington finished third (8'20'' 32).
8:44 p.m.
Tsonga and Llodra in the final
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and
Michael Llodra will play the doubles final! The French have left the Spaniards after 3:30 of play (6/3 4/6 18/16).
8:43 p.m.
Phelps again and again!
Huge
Michael Phelps ! Seventh at the turn, the American has made a comeback to win his 21st Olympic medal (51'' 21)! Chad Le Clos finished 2nd and Evgeny Korotyshkin tie (51'' 44).
8:36 p.m.
Title and RM Franklin
Missy Franklin alone in the world! The American won the 200m back by making a new world record in 2'04'' 06. This is already his third Olympic title.
8:15 p.m.
Soumare, bodes well
Magnificent
Miriam Soumare .From the series of 100m, the French established a new personal record (11'' 07).Second of its series, she qualified for the semifinals scheduled for tomorrow.
8:09 p.m.
The keirin title returns to the Columbia
Victoria Pendleton before the Chinese Guo Shuang and Hong Kong Wai Sze Lee.
7:54 p.m.
Japan for Blue
The France team now knows his opponent Olympic semifinals. This is the Japan, winner of Brazil (2-0) in the quarterfinals. Remember that the Blue had dominated the Nipponese in a friendly last month in Charlety (2-0).
Results of the quarter:
Sweden-
France 1-2
USA -New Zealand 2-0 Brazil-
Japan 0-2
7:52 p.m.
Tsonga and Llodra cling
11-11 in the third set from Tsonga, Llodra and Lopez-Ferrer. The French have already saved four match points.
7:50 p.m.
The Russian has inflicted his first defeat to Brazil in the women's handball tournament (31-27). Both teams are top of Group A, along with Croatia.
Results Group A:
Angola -Britain 31-25 Croatia Montenegro 27-26 Russia -Brazil 31-27
7:45 p.m.
South Korea's Oh Jin-Hyek won the Olympic championship in archery, confirming the supremacy of his country on discipline with three titles on four distributed in London. In the final, Oh beat the Japanese Takaharu Furukawa 7 points to 1. The bronze medal was awarded to Chinese Dai Xiaoxiang, winner of the duel for 3rd place 6 points to 5, opposite the Dutch Rick van der Fri
7:37 p.m.
Wraps for the British
The title and world record (3'51'' 659) for the
Great Britain team pursuit Men! In the final, Clancy, Burke, Thomas and Kennaugh dominated the Australians (3'54'' 581). This is already the third title in Britain since the early track events yesterday! New Zealand (3'55'' 952) won the bronze at the expense of Russia (3'58'' 282).
7:09 p.m.
Clara Sanchez in the final
Its second half behind the Columbia Victoria Pendleton,
Clara Sanchez will play the final of the keirin at 19.40!
6:51 p.m.
Svetlana Podobedova became Olympic champion in weightlifting -75 kg, raising a total of 291 kg. The Kazakh beat the Russian Natalya Zabolotnaya, who also had 291 kg, but did pick up the money, the decision by the weight of athletes: the Kazakh showed 74.58 kg at the time of weighing, the Russian 74 , 80 kg.
6:34 p.m.
Idalys Ortiz won gold in the category of 78 kg. The Cuban beat in the finals of Japan Mika Sugimoto thanks to a penalty. The British and the Chinese Tong Bryant took bronze.
6:18 p.m.
Note that the match between Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro (4:26) is the longest in the Open era in three sets.
5:53 p.m.
Federer wins the marathon
Roger Federer finally overcame Juan Martin del Potro after a fierce battle 4:26 (3/6 7/6 19/17). Switzerland will play the title against the winner of the duel between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic!
Result of the semi-finals:
Federer (Sui, 1) - Del Potro (Arg, 8) 3/6 7/6 19/17
Coming
Murray (GB, 3) - Djokovic (Srb, 2)
5:49 p.m.
The United States finally defeated New Zealand 2-0 in the second quarterfinal of the women's tournament. The reigning Olympic Champions will face Great Britain and Canada in semis.
Results of the quarter:
Sweden- France 1-2 USA -New Zealand 2-0
Coming
Brazil-Japan
-Canada Great Britain
5:44 p.m.
The joy of Teddy Riner
5:37 p.m.
In Group A, that of the French, the Canada imposed in Brazil its fourth defeat in four games (73-79).
Results Group A:
Russia- Australia 66-70
Brazil- Canada 73-79
Coming
France-Great Britain
5:25 p.m.
Riner Olympic champion!
It's over! He did it! Teddy Riner is an Olympic champion. It imposes a waza-ari after a second penalty against the Russian.
5:16 p.m.
It's time to Riner!
It's time for the grand finale of
Teddy Riner ! The French, indisputable world's # 1 100 kg, faces the Russian Alexander Mikhaylin, Number 6.
5:14 p.m.
Still medals for China!
Yunlei Zhao and
Zhang Nan come indeed to win the mixed doubles tournament at the expense of their compatriots Ma Jin and Chen Xu (21-11, 21-17). The bronze was won by the Danish pair Christinna Pedersen Joachim.
5:08 p.m.
The title went to Chinese
Dong Dong (62,990) to the Russian Dmitry Ushakov (61769) and his compatriot Lu Chunlong (61,319).
5:05 p.m.
Pennes 7th trampoline
7th qualifications,
Gregoire Pennes could improve its ranking in the final of the trampoline (58 805).
4:47 p.m.
Gregoire Pennes in the final
Gregoire Pennes (107,539) eventually finished in 7th place qualifications on the trampoline. Enough to reach the final.
4:43 p.m.
The Cuban
Leuris Puyol has won the Olympic title in rapid fire pistol shooting at 25 m with a score of 34. The Indian Vijay Kumar (30) and the Chinese Feng Ding (27) completed the podium
4:31 p.m.
The joy of Blue upon qualification for the 1/2
4:13 p.m.
Vastine passes into quarters
The good news is another in the French clan.
Alexis Vastine (69 kg) just qualified for the quarterfinals by defeating the Mongol Tuvshinbat Byamba (13-12). Next opponent? The Ukrainian Taras Shelestyuk, seeded No. 1!
4:08 p.m.
Riner file in the final!
No concern for Teddy Riner who qualifies for the Olympic final with a waza-ari at the expense of South Korean Kim Sung-Min, charged with two penalties!
3:51 p.m.
The hours of Riner!
Now is the time of the semifinal Teddy Riner against South Korean Kim Sung-Min!
3:39 p.m.
Nana Djimou fifth after two events
Antoinette Nana Djimou advanced to 5th place in the heptathlon after two events. The French (2018 points) is only 38 points from the podium! The next round, shot put, will be held in the evening.
3:32 p.m.
Lee Chong Wei , silver medalist in Beijing, will compete again in the final badminton. The Malaysian Chinese just beat Chen Long in the first half (21-13, 21-14).
3:22 p.m.
The South Korea qualified for the finals of the team saber men beating Italy (45-37). In the other half, Russia and Romania are neck and neck (37-38).Recall that France has no team has this weapon.
3:17 p.m.
It is also party to the trampoline! Gregoire Pennes , 2010 European champion, advanced so far in the second qualifying with a score of 49,770.
3:08 p.m.
Federer equalizes
Roger Federer leveled at one set all against Juan Martin del Potro in the first semifinal of the men's draw (3/6 7/6). But it's close between the two players!
2:41 p.m.
Benneteau / Gasquet eliminated
The French pair Julien Benneteau / Richard Gasquet was powerless to deal with U.S. specialty Mike and Bob Bryan. The Blues bow 6/4 6/4 and will play the small final.
2:28 p.m.
Vincent Zouaoui-Dandrieux eliminated
It's over for the second representative tricolor in the 3,000 m steeplechase.
Vincent Zouaoui-Dandrieuxcracked on the last lap. it only took 8th in 8'32'' 75 when he had to finish in the top four.
2:02 p.m.
New Zealand gold
The New Zealander Mahe Drysdale became Olympic champion in single sculls rowing on the pond of Eton.Drysdale, five times world champion title, beat in the Czech Ondrej Synek final, Britain's Alan Campbell taking third place.
1:54 p.m.
France - Sweden 2-1 at halftime
The France team joined the locker room with a goal ahead of Sweden (2-1).George (29th) and Fox (39th) said at the opening of the 18th Fiescher.
1:51 p.m.
Britain gold in rowing
The British
Anne Watkins and
Katherine Graingerwon the gold medal in women's double sculls rowing events on the basin of Eton. The British pair beat the Aussies in the final Kim Crow - Brooke Pratley, Polish Magdalena Fularczyk - Julia Michalska taking third place.
1:49 p.m.
Martynov gold in rifle shooting
The Belarus Sergei Martynov won gold medal in rifle shooting at 50 meters Friday at the London Games, world records in the key, ahead of Germany's Lionel Cox and Slovenian Rajmond Debevec.
1:43 p.m.
The handball players in the quarterfinals
With a win over South Korea (24-21), the France teamhandball has validated his ticket to the quarterfinals even taking a big option on the top of the group. El Tri will play against Denmark Sunday.
1:37 p.m.
Federer-Del Potro began
The semifinals of the men's tournament began with the match between Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro . 2-1 to Argentina, Switzerland for the service.
1:30 p.m.
The Blue equalize against Sweden
Conducted after the opener in Sweden in the 18th minute, the
Blue equalized (1-1) by Laura Georges headed in a corner!
1:13 p.m.
The 4x100 medley 4 eliminated
Against big-swimming performance of both 4x100m medley 4. Particularly in men where the quartet Lacourt-Perez-Ortona-Sassot-Agnel failed to qualify for the final with only the 10th time.
12:49
France-South Korea 10-12 at the break
At the break, the France team is led by South Korea (10-12). Siraba Dembelé scored 3 goals.
12:41
The first gold medal of the day falls into the hands of
Germany , which has emerged in the quadruple sculls final at Croatia and Australia.
12:33
5-5 between France and Korea
After twelve minutes, France and South Korea will stand up to 5-5 ...
12:19
A word about Saudi
Wojdan Shaherkani , to participate with the veil but who lost his first fight.
12:05
In handball, the Angola won its first match of the tournament by dominating Britain (31-25).
11:57
The second semi-final in badminton women's singles was won by Li Xueruiagainst her compatriot Wang Xin (22-20 21-18). The final, unsurprisingly, will be 100% Chinese Xuerui between Li and Wang Yihan.
11:38
Ippon of Riner
At 11 seconds left,
Teddy Riner inflicts an ippon in Tunisia and qualified for the quarterfinals. So far, so good for the Habs ...
11:19
Prevost crack
Another blow for France with the elimination of
Gael Prevost in 8th finals. The French had the qualification in hand before missing his last arrow with a 7, what the Ukrainian Ribbon operated with a 9 to win (6-4).
10:49
In badminton, the first semifinal in women has just ended and was won, unsurprisingly, of Chinese Wang Yihan face Saina Nehwal (21-13 21-13).
10:23
In track cycling, after the silver medal taken down yesterday in team sprint, France will have another chance to medal with Clara Sanchez in the keirin. The Habs had finished fifth the last Worlds in this event last April.
10:20
Right now competing for skills shooting 50m rifle slept with two competing French: Valerian Sauveplane and Cyril Graff .
10:11
Another medal in swimming?
In swimming, several French will play the finals in the evening. None will leave favorite but who knows ... Thus, Florent Manaudou will be the youngest swimmer in the final of the 50m freestyle and will have nothing to lose, he has the sixth time the semi-finals (9:09 p.m.). 200m back, Alexianne Castel defend its status as European champion in the discipline (20:30). Finally, having squeaked out its place in the final of the 800m freestyle, Coralie Balmyattempt to surprise (20.45).
10:05
Side of boxing, two French will release this Friday. In Flyweight, Nordine Oubaali will face Américian Raushee Warren 8th finals, for a shock that could also be a very nice finish. In welterweight, Alexis Vastine him, leave Tuvshinbat Byamba favorite face.
9:56
In basketball, the French, already qualified for the quarterfinals, try to consolidate their top spot against Great Britain, always in search of success in these Games. A meeting to be held tonight at 21:00.
9:39
To a final 100% French?
In tennis, a medal is assured, since the minimum double -Benneteau Gasquetand Tsonga, Llodra are both semi-finals. The first will be in action this Friday Gasquet and Benneteau, opposed at 13:30 (weather permitting) to world number 1, the Bryan brothers. Tsonga and Llodra, themselves, will challenge the Spanish Ferrer and Lopez in the late afternoon. Do we attend to a final 100% lights?
9:35
In archery, Gael Prevost will play shortly after 11 o'clock his eighth-final against Ukraine's Viktor Ruban. A duel in which the Canadiens will face the slight favorite.
9:32
We leave the track for the water now because France has a shot at a medal around 11:30 with the presence in the final two advanced, the duo -Germain Chardin Mortelette Dorian . At first glance, seem unreachable gold but silver or bronze above is totally feasible.
9:24
Olympic silver medalist in Beijing, Mahiedine Mekhissi him, only dreams of gold in the 3000m steeplechase which will begin at 2:00 p.m. by series.
9:21
Another major event of the day, the start of athletics. With a goal for France to beat the two medals from Beijing brought four years ago.
