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London 2012: Cameron hails Team GB's 'golden summer' London 2012: Cameron hails Team GB's 'golden summer'
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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.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.
Cyclist Laura Trott won her second Olympic gold with victory in the omnium to take GB's gold medal tally to 21.Cyclist Laura Trott won her second Olympic gold with victory in the omnium to take GB's gold medal tally to 21.
Earlier Britain's riders triumphed in the team dressage at Greenwich Park.Earlier Britain's riders triumphed in the team dressage at Greenwich Park.
David Cameron praised triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, who won gold and bronze respectively in front of a crowd of thousands at Hyde Park. Triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee won gold and bronze respectively in front of a crowd of tens 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 while cyclist Victoria Pendleton took silver in the sprint.
Team GB are third in the medal table behind China and the United States with 21 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze. Meanwhile Sir Chris Hoy is aiming for a record sixth Olympic gold at the Velodrome.
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." Team GB are third in the medal table behind China and the United States with 21 gold, 13 silver and 12 bronze.
The triathlon medal ceremony was delayed after Jonny collapsed after the finish. David Cameron said: "This has really turned into a golden summer for Team GB and for the whole of the UK."
The Brownlee brothers, from Leeds, were favourites going into the event. Cycling pentathlon
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. The 20-year-old Trott told the BBC: "I'm peaking at the right time and it's all thanks to the coaches really and the support of the crowd."
The omnium event is a pentathlon of cycling involving five different disciplines, including a two time trials, a scratch race, an individual pursuit and a points race.
Should Sir Chris win another gold he will overtake Sir Steve Redgrave for the most number of GB Olympic gold medals.
Earlier, the triathlon medal ceremony was delayed after bronze-medallist Jonny Brownlee collapsed after the finish.
His brother Alistair said: "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.
Mr Cameron tweeted: "The #Brownlee brothers showed true grit and determination to gain a fantastic #triathlon gold and bronze." The brothers' 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."
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.
"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."
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 afterwards 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.
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.