1331: One of the German team eventing riders posing with a shiny new gold medal is Ingrid Klimke, a woman who has Olympic success flowing through her veins. The 44-year-old's father Reiner won an incredible six Olympic gold medals between 1964 and 1988 before his death in 1999. CNN discovers more about the family's success.
1342: Inertia, one of those words you have to double check to ensure you've spelt it correctly because it doesn't read as you say it, can a tough obstacle to overcome Michael. But, judging by Germany's superb fence-clearing antics in the showjumping today, it should provide the spark which ignites the medal stampede.
1659: Spare a thought for Justin Peters, a man who is losing as many friends as China are winning golds in London. Why? Because he's living, breathing and consuming the 2012 Games from his States-side abode, waking at 4am to watch Korea's archers dominate at Lord's. However much fun this may seem, it also has a downside...
1701: "What this means is that I have personally spoiled at least seven people's enjoyment of the Olympics by blabbing prematurely about who won what event," Justin writes for CNN. "'Did you see that Michael Phelps came in fourth?'" I ask. "'No, you jerk, and thanks for ruining it for me. I was going to watch that tonight,' they respond." He offers 10 solutions on how to avoid ruining your London 2012 viewing experience. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
1703: It's that time of day when I retire and make way for the venerable Jonathan Stevenson, your host and all-round good guy for the evening's festivities in London. Bye!
1705: Thanks, Pranav 'electric hands' Soneji. See more of you on Tuesday. Now then, my Olympic-loving friends, what have I missed so far? The answer to that is, of course, absolutely nothing, because I've been glued to Rowing, Equestrianism, Swimming, Hockey, Volleyball, Badminton, Archery, Judo and Canoe Slalom already today. Hang on - that means I've completely missed at least 11 other sports. Right, that's it - I'm going to have to ditch sleep for the next 12 days.
What was the link to track the scores for gymnastics competitions?
by wolfknight 7/31/2012 4:06:08 PM
1708: Great question. If you want to keep right up to date with every single score that comes in from the North Greenwich Arena during the Gymnastics this evening, click on this link from LOCOG's website. We've got eight teams, five girls in each team, four disciplines and three girls from each team in each discipline.
Has to be said that despite some empty seats, the atmosphere in the basketball arena for GB v Brazil is incredible. #cnnolympics
Tianwei Feng of Singapore plays a shot during the Table-Tennis.
1715: Yeah, sorry about that picture. No, I can't really see properly now either. Let's try to focus on this next gold medal...
Maiay Maneza of Kazakhstan wins the Women's -63kg Weightlifting.
Wow, this Tsonga-Raonic match is incredible
1722: Blimey, you're not wrong, Matt. On Court One at Wimbledon, where it still doesn't look right that the players aren't wearing all-white, it's gone to a decisive third set between France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Canada's Milos Raonic, and it is currently 13-12 to Tsonga. Epic.
1727: As you know we're right in the thick of the Women's Artistic Gymnastics Team Final and CNN's Sheena McKenzie will be providing regular updates on the action at the Greenwich Arena as well as CNN's Ben Wyatt sending us color and atmosphere from the venue itself. So it's fair to say we've got that one covered. Remember, this is the event the Soviet Union won from 1952 to 1980. USA have only won it once, in 1996. But they've got a real chance today.
Beth Tweddle's floor routine to Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" - so much good music at these #olympics ... If you like Macca that is
The medallists in the Women's 10m Synchronished Diving competition celebrate on the podium in London.
As well as taking part in the Women's Artistic Team Gymnastics, there's lots of U.S. interest remaining today: Men's Volleyball vs. Germany; Women's Football vs. North Korea; Women's Hockey vs. Argentina; Men's Basketball vs. Tunisia; Phelps in the 200m Butterfly Final; Schmitt & Franklin in 200m Freestyle Final; Leverenz & Kukors in 200m IM Final; 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final. You won't miss a beat right here.
1737: There's more from CNN's World Sport on Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen: IOC spokesman Mark Adams insists drugs allegations surrounding the 16-year-old are "pure rumours and nothing at all of fact or substance. I think people should sit back and enjoy a fantastic performance." He said the results from Sunday's testing will take at least 72 hours, adding: "I won't hear anything unless abnormal results come back."
Beijing bureau chief Jaime Florcruz reports from China on the questions surrounding their 16-year-old swimming sensation Ye Shiwen:
1747: In that Men's Tennis match I was talking about earlier, France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga just had a match point against Canada's Milos Raonic. He lost it, and it's now 16-16 in games in the decisive third set. What a screamer.
Longest match in Olympic Tennis history, and still going. Raonic/ Tsonga 16-17 in 3rd set #London2012 #Olympics
by cnicoll94 via twitter 7/31/2012 4:50:51 PM
Raonic and Tsonga gonna play all day, or what? Leave some tennis for the other guys, dudes! #fb #Olympics #tennis
by ThatShaneDavis via twitter 7/31/2012 4:50:56 PM
Kazakhstan's Maiay Maneza breaks a Weightlifting world record and wins an Olympic gold medal. Not a bad day's work.
How is women's gymastics going for Team USA so far?
by GA Storm 7/31/2012 4:53:45 PM
1903: Everyone still buzzing off the gymnastics? Me too. As always keen to hear your thoughts on USA's Fab Five via the usual methods and there's a lot more going on tonight - especially in the swimming pool, where a certain Michael Phelps seeks to create yet more history...
SPOTLIGHT ON: MICHAEL PHELPS
Criticised for not training hard enough, suspected of being well past his best - it's been a difficult time for the great Michael Phelps recently. But tonight, in London, the Baltimore Bullet seeks to claim perhaps the one remaining Olympic record that eludes him, that of the most medals in Games history. Phelps currently has 17 (14 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), one shy of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina's 18. Two more of any color this evening and it's all his.
The Pride of America: Michael Phelps talks to CNN's Piers Morgan:
I'm so glad the women won the Gold in the gymnastics but I do believe that China will outwin the U.S. in overall gold medals. They have our jobs, they now have money for training, coaches and resources so I don't believe Americans will capture the total gold. Just saying.
by OnTheMark 7/31/2012 6:10:20 PM
They beat the US in total Golds in 2008. This won't be the first time.
by NAS 7/31/2012 6:11:51 PM
Somewhat unfairly, rumors continue to swirl around about the Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen. IOC spokesman Mark Adams tells CNN he thinks it's sad:
Glad that Chinese swimmer, Ye Shiwen, is clean from the doping incident. I guess the US coach owns an apology to her by magnifying the issue.
by Supcal 7/31/2012 6:17:04 PM
Great comments from the negative Nancy's. Way to ruin the mood. I read somewhere about how much productivity suffers in the workplace during specific sports seasons. Any idea how much it suffers during the Olympics?
by angaritag 7/31/2012 6:17:50 PM
1919: Well there's not much non-sport productivity going on around my desk right now mate, though that might be because I'm being paid to write about sport. So its a bit difficult for me to say. Anyone else?
Coming from a former swimmer of 18 years- I find it almost imopossible for someone to end up with a split on her last leg of the 400 like Ye Shiwen did....and to be what 7 seconds faster than what she did last year, is just unheard of almost...only time will tell as they have for the other "unbelievable" moments in swimming history
by SWIMFAN 7/31/2012 6:20:15 PM
And so it rumbles on... Anyway, it's Michael Phelps Night; or at least that's how our fourth evening of swimming action is supposed to play out. The 27-year-old goes in the fly final and the 4x200 free relay as he seeks to quieten those talking about his early demise. Your schedule, all times London Time as usual:
1947: Men's 200m Butterfly Final
1955: Women's 200m Butterfly Semifinals
2017: Men's 200m Breaststroke Semifinals
2039: Women's 200m Individual Medley Final
Ive swum for 6-7 years and i cant come back anywhere near like ye shiwen but i wont say its impossible
2009: That short stroke will haunt Michael Phelps, despite his 14 Olympic golds, two silvers and two bronze medals that leave him as the joint most decorated Olympian of all time on 18. Meanwhile, USA's Kathleen Hersey has eased into the Women's 200m Butterfly Final by winning her Semi.
by Jim Boulden via twitter 7/31/2012 7:10:38 PM
Tom Daley twitter attacks update
The 17-year-old arrested this morning on suspicion of malicious tweets to British Olympic diver Tom Daley, has now been issued with a harassment warning. The teen has been bailed to return to the police station at a later date while Dorset Police investigate his Twitter account.
Swimmer Ye Shiwen latest
U.S.A Swimming has distanced itself from coach John Leonard, after he raised doubts about the validity of Ye Shiwen's world record-breaking swim. They issued this statement:
"John Leonard is the executive director of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) and the World Swimming Coaches Association (WSCA). He is not an employee, representative or spokesperson for USA Swimming, nor is he a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team or a part of the official U.S. delegation here in London."
2020: While the Men's Breaststroke Semifinals are taking place, let's get some more reaction from you guys on Michael Phelps - silver medallist tonight and the joint most decorated Olympian of all time...