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London 2012 Olympics: Team GB aim to top Beijing golds London 2012 Olympics: Team GB aim to top Beijing golds
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Thousands of people are in Hyde Park to see whether Team GB can win their 19th gold of London 2012 to equal the haul at Beijing 2008 in the men's triathlon. Thousands of people are in Hyde Park for the men's triathalon to see if Team GB can win their 19th gold of London 2012 to equal the haul at Beijing.
Brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are among the favourites.Brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are among the favourites.
Transport for London has warned of traffic congestion in central London surrounding the open event.Transport for London has warned of traffic congestion in central London surrounding the open event.
On a potentially historic day, British cyclists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton are going for record sixth and third Olympic golds respectively.On a potentially historic day, British cyclists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton are going for record sixth and third Olympic golds respectively.
Should they win gold, Sir Chris would overtake Sir Steve Redgrave for the most number of British Olympic gold medals and Pendleton would become the most decorated female British Olympian. Should they win gold, Sir Chris would overtake Sir Steve Redgrave for the most number of GB Olympic gold medals and Pendleton would become the most decorated female British Olympian.
Hopes are also high in the dressage equestrian event.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.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.
Team GB stand third in the London 2012 medal table - behind China and the US - with 18 gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze.Team GB stand third in the London 2012 medal table - behind China and the US - with 18 gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze.
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.
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:
Meanwhile, organisers said ticket sales for the Paralympics, from 29 August to 9 September, were going well.Meanwhile, organisers said ticket sales for the Paralympics, from 29 August to 9 September, were going well.
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." 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."
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.