The Weekend!
The weekend earned us 2 Olympic medals thanks to Lizzie Armitstead & Rebecca Adlington, who both did Britain proud!
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| The Beginning of the Women's Road Race |
After a disappointing men's road race, Lizzie brought it back with an unbelievable silver medal for Great Britain.
And despite being upstaged by Dutchwoman Marianne Vos, a world champion at the age of 19 who has since finished runner-up at world level five times consecutively, defeat was not bitter-sweet for the Yorkshire native.
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| Russia Bronze, Great Britain Silver, Netherlands Gold |
"Winning this medal in front of my family and friends is the most special thing I've ever experienced in my life; it's so crazy and so inspiring!" said Lizzie.
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| Lizzie Armitstead |
A former track rider who has won gold, silver and bronze at senior level in the world track championships, the 24-year-old Lizzie has come on leaps and bounds on the road.
After this much deserved medal was won, another in the form of bronze was also added to the GB tally.
Rebecca Adlington shocked the crowd after a glorious vistory from the eighth lane. A last minute sprint is just what she needed to secure her medal
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| Rebecca Adlington |
Photos Courtesy of www.london2012.com
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