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London 2012 Olympics: Cameron hails Team GB triathletes London 2012 Olympics: Cameron hails Team GB triathletes
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David Cameron has praised triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee as Team GB won their 19th gold medal of London 2012 to equal their Beijing haul. The PM has praised victorious triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee as Team GB won a 19th gold medal at London 2012 to equal the Beijing haul.
A crowd of thousands was in London's Hyde Park to see brothers Alistair win gold and Jonny take bronze. A crowd of thousands was in London's Hyde Park to see Alistair win gold and his brother Jonny take bronze.
On a potentially historic day, British cyclists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton are going for record sixth and third Olympic golds respectively.
There was more GB success when Nick Dempsey won men's windsurfing silver.There was more GB success when Nick Dempsey won men's windsurfing silver.
Later, British cyclists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton are going for record sixth and third Olympic golds respectively.
Great Britain are third in the medal table behind China and the US with 19 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze.Great Britain are third in the medal table behind China and the US with 19 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze.
The triathlon medal ceremony was delayed after Jonny, who had been given a 15-second penalty, collapsed after the finish. The triathlon medal ceremony was delayed after Jonny collapsed after the finish.
The Brownlee brothers, from Leeds, were favourites going into the event.The Brownlee brothers, from Leeds, were favourites going into the event.
But Alistair said afterwards: "It's fantastic. That race was just unbelievable. I felt kind of in control right from the start and the crowds...I don't think I've ever come across anything near like that, and probably never will again. But Alistair said afterwards: "It's fantastic. That race was just unbelievable. I felt kind of in control right from the start and the crowds... I don't think I've ever come across anything near like that, and probably never will again.
"My ears are still ringing from all that noise and it was absolutely amazing.""My ears are still ringing from all that noise and it was absolutely amazing."
The prime minister tweeted: "The #Brownlee brothers showed true grit and determination to gain a fantastic #triathlon gold and bronze." The men's triathlon was one of a number of open events, such as the marathons and road cycling, that the public did not need a ticket to see.
Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "The #Brownlee brothers showed true grit and determination to gain a fantastic #triathlon gold and bronze."
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to the Brownlee brothers of @AliBrownleetri and @jonny_brownlee on a stunning gold and bronze for @TeamGB. #OurGreatestTeam."Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to the Brownlee brothers of @AliBrownleetri and @jonny_brownlee on a stunning gold and bronze for @TeamGB. #OurGreatestTeam."
BBC correspondent Jon Brain said many Olympic competitors were not necessarily known outside their own sport but the Brownlees will now be household names.BBC correspondent Jon Brain said many Olympic competitors were not necessarily known outside their own sport but the Brownlees will now be household names.
"So many of these events are throwing up personal stories, and the Brownlees competing against each other, and with each other, is a great story," he said."So many of these events are throwing up personal stories, and the Brownlees competing against each other, and with each other, is a great story," he said.
Should Sir Chris Hoy and Pendleton win gold, Sir Chris will overtake Sir Steve Redgrave for the most number of GB Olympic gold medals and Pendleton will become the most decorated female British Olympian.Should Sir Chris Hoy and Pendleton win gold, Sir Chris will overtake Sir Steve Redgrave for the most number of GB Olympic gold medals and Pendleton will become the most decorated female British Olympian.
Hopes are also high in the dressage equestrian event.
The men's triathlon is one of a number of open events, such as the marathons and road cycling, that the public do not need a ticket to see.
At the Velodrome, Sir Chris and Pendleton will go for their second gold medals of the Games in the keirin and the sprint respectively. Fellow cyclist Laura Trott is going for gold in the omnium event.At the Velodrome, Sir Chris and Pendleton will go for their second gold medals of the Games in the keirin and the sprint respectively. Fellow cyclist Laura Trott is going for gold in the omnium event.
Hopes are also high in the dressage equestrian event.
Britain's dressage team of Carl Hester, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Charlotte Dujardin hold a narrow lead over Germany going into Tuesday's final round of the team event.Britain's dressage team of Carl Hester, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Charlotte Dujardin hold a narrow lead over Germany going into Tuesday's final round of the team event.
Other Team GB medal hopefuls include Robbie Grabarz in the men's high jump final, and in windsurfing Nick Dempsey and Bryony Shaw are hoping for silver and bronze respectively.Other Team GB medal hopefuls include Robbie Grabarz in the men's high jump final, and in windsurfing Nick Dempsey and Bryony Shaw are hoping for silver and bronze respectively.
In other developments:In other developments:
Lord Coe said the Olympics had been "joyous" and added: "It really, genuinely, has brought people together. You know I travel on the Tube quite a lot to the stadium and around to the venues. Just sitting and talking to people, the way they're just embracing the Games, they're just celebrating this. I hope we can keep that going." The chairman of Organising committee Locog, Lord Coe, said the Olympics had been "joyous" and added: "It really, genuinely, has brought people together.
"You know I travel on the Tube quite a lot to the stadium and around to the venues. Just sitting and talking to people, the way they're just embracing the Games, they're just celebrating this. I hope we can keep that going."
Organisers said they had seen a "big uplift" in ticket sales for the Paralympics which are from 29 August to 9 September.Organisers said they had seen a "big uplift" in ticket sales for the Paralympics which are from 29 August to 9 September.
A Locog spokeswoman said: "We are delighted with how the British public has responded so far to the Paralympic Games and the chance to see sport like never before.A Locog spokeswoman said: "We are delighted with how the British public has responded so far to the Paralympic Games and the chance to see sport like never before.
"The Olympic Games has shown us that the UK has taken the Games to their heart and we are confident this will continue with the Paralympics.""The Olympic Games has shown us that the UK has taken the Games to their heart and we are confident this will continue with the Paralympics."
London 2012 said before the Olympics started that 1.4 million Paralympic tickets had been sold but will not be revealing any further figures until the current Games are over.London 2012 said before the Olympics started that 1.4 million Paralympic tickets had been sold but will not be revealing any further figures until the current Games are over.