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London 2012 Olympics: Cameron hails Team GB medalists London 2012: Cameron hails Team GB's 'golden summer'
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The PM has praised British athletes as Team GB won a 20th gold medal at London 2012 to overtake the Beijing medal haul. A "truly golden summer" is how the PM has hailed British success, as Team GB achieved their best gold medal haul since the 1908 Olympics.
Britain took gold in the team dressage ahead of Germany at Greenwich Park for the team's best tally since 1908. Cyclist Laura Trott won her second Olympic gold with victory in the omnium to take GB's gold medal tally to 21.
Earlier Prime Minister David Cameron praised victorious triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, who won the gold and bronze respectively. Earlier Britain's riders triumphed in the team dressage at Greenwich Park.
A crowd of thousands was in London's Hyde Park to see the open event. David Cameron praised triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, who won gold and bronze respectively in front of a crowd of thousands at Hyde Park.
Nick Dempsey won a silver medal in windsurfing and cyclists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton are aiming for record sixth and third Olympic golds.Nick Dempsey won a silver medal in windsurfing and cyclists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton are aiming for record sixth and third Olympic golds.
Great Britain are third in the medal table behind China and the US with 20 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze. Team GB are third in the medal table behind China and the United States with 21 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze.
Writing on twitter, the prime minister said: "It's official - our most successful Olympics for gold medals. Victory in the dressage makes it a truly golden summer for @TeamGB."
The triathlon medal ceremony was delayed after Jonny 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. Alistair said afterwards: "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 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.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." Mr 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.
Their mother, Cath, said: "It's very unreal. You don't think that those boys running through that line and winning those medals are your sons."Their mother, Cath, said: "It's very unreal. You don't think that those boys running through that line and winning those medals are your sons."
In equestrian, the trio of Carl Hester, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Charlotte Dujardin secured Britain's first ever medal in the dressage grand prix special, the team event.In equestrian, the trio of Carl Hester, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Charlotte Dujardin secured Britain's first ever medal in the dressage grand prix special, the team event.
The dressage discipline tests the understanding and communication between horse and rider, as they complete complex manoeuvres inside an arena.The dressage discipline tests the understanding and communication between horse and rider, as they complete complex manoeuvres inside an arena.
Speaking after the victory, Hester said: "It's a combination of so many years of dreaming about it and it finally happening. Those girls are cool customers and Charlotte is unbelievable for the amount of time she's been riding."Speaking after the victory, Hester said: "It's a combination of so many years of dreaming about it and it finally happening. Those girls are cool customers and Charlotte is unbelievable for the amount of time she's been riding."
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.
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.
Other Team GB medal hopefuls include Robbie Grabarz in the men's high jump final.Other Team GB medal hopefuls include Robbie Grabarz in the men's high jump final.
In other developments:In other developments:
The chairman of Organising committee Locog, Lord Coe, said the Olympics had been "joyous".The chairman of Organising committee Locog, Lord Coe, said the Olympics had been "joyous".
"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.""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 starts on 29 August.Organisers said they had seen a "big uplift" in ticket sales for the Paralympics which starts on 29 August.
A Locog spokeswoman said: "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."A Locog spokeswoman said: "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 1.4 million Paralympic tickets had been sold but will not be revealing further figures until the current Games are over.London 2012 said before the Olympics started 1.4 million Paralympic tickets had been sold but will not be revealing further figures until the current Games are over.