09/08/2016 Olympic Sportsday

Hello I'm Olly Foster, this is Olympic Sportsday these

It's a better day for Fox-Pitt and Team GB

but it's Olympic Final number five at the age of 40

the sprint star tells us his ambitions for his final Olympics.

Also coming up, Manchester's multi-million pound signings.

A world record and also British record as Pogba and Stones head

It's already been a very busy day in Rio De Janeiro,

we will show you what's been happening around the Olympic venues

and also look ahead to some of the Team GB medal hopes

but we will start at the Equestrian Centre,

because medals have been won on the final day

British team and individual hopes faded

in the cross-country section yesterday.

Today was the show-jumping at Deodoro, to the north of Rio.

A much better day for Team GB, they started seventh in the team

standings Kitty King and Gemma Tattersall had just four

Then William Fox-Pitt out on Chilli Morning added a faultless

France won gold with Germany and Australia

It's the first time in 20 years that Great Britain have failed to win

The individual eventing medals will be decided with the jumping

These are life pictures. France will be looking to complete the double.

You will be able to follow the live action on the red button and the

sports website. It's very competitive.

There are four medal races in the pool overnight,

but the action is already underway Great Britain's Duncan Scott has got

off to a flyer in the heats of the 100 metres freestyle.

The 19-year-old from Glasgow broke the British record to qualify

for the semi-finals - 48.01 seconds the time

Scott was third quickest overall with the best 16 going through.

Ben Proud, swimming in Lane 1, faded after a fast start

Australia's Kyle Chalmers won it, setting the fastest time overall,

although the race favourite is Cameron McEvoy, who swam nearly

a second quicker to win the Australian trials.

Andrew Willis is ranked fourth in the world in the 200 metres

breaststroke. He was third fastest overall in the heats. I really

wanted to try and control it this morning and progress and make the

Times quicker. It's pretty tough because the guys are getting

quicker. I had a cheeky look on the final turn and I had to up it a bit.

The quickest time was set by the Russian.

Great Britain in the Red Hat in the lane for.

Great Britain reigning World champions but USA

They have dominated this event over the years.

Our sports news correspondent Chris Mclaughlin is outside

the aquatics centre, so four golds to be won

and British hopes in the women's 200 metres individual medley

That's right. We have seen some fabulous action. Siobhan-Marie

O'Connor broke the British record in the heat is leading up to tonight's

final. She is in fine form at the moment. Watch out for Team GB in the

200 metres freestyle relay. Remember, Michael Phelps.

Phelps against le Clos, which was one of the great

Britain have won their heat in the 200 metres freestyle relay. They

live to swim another day. Let's talk more about the Phelps Leclos race

that captured the imagination at London 2012. There is no one like

Michael Phelps. People flock from far and wide to see him. In any

other era, LeClos would be dominant. It is a mouthwatering prospect in

the aquatic Arena tonight. You are in the epicentre of the Olympic

action. Judo,

it's been a good year for Alice Schlesinger,

her whole Olympics boiled down to today from the first

round to the final, but she didn't Right. Usually Team GB do very well

in the judo. We had disappointment with Ashley McKenzie in day one.

Disappointment for Alice. Born in Israel but switched to Team GB

recently. An impressive first round but she was defeated after a

controversial conceding of a penalty in the first round just after 15

seconds. Many taking to social media saying it shouldn't have been a

penalty. She is out. This appointment for her.

British boxers have had a tough time of it over the past few days

Joe Cordina, the European Champion lost to Uzbekistan's

It was surprising. He was expected to progress today. He came out well

in the first round but in the end he was outboxed by his opponent.

Extremely disappointing for the Welshman who was to make it through.

Better news. The world number two is favourite to defend his title. A

pretty straightforward victory over his opponent Juan Monaco in the

second round. He could meet Fabio Fognini in the next round.

British women's number one Johanna Konta is playing

Svetlana Kuznetsova in a third round match.

Good news for Andy Murray and best of luck to Jo Hanna contact.

To the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon where the rowing continues.

We've had quarterfinals and semi-finals.

It was a mixed day for Team GB on the water but Katherine Grainger

Katherine Grainger has seemed like a fish out of water this year.

Initially dropped for the Olympics, she is back for one last chance.

Making the most of it with partner Vicky Thorne Moor. -- Thornely. She

has one at every Olympics she has been to and wasn't going to give up

now. COMMENTATOR: At her last chance improved after

new sale and -- New Zealand and Australia both failed to qualify. I

didn't know that. It's all to play for. We can definitely improve on

that race. Good recovery and bring on Thursday. Into another final with

another partner but another didn't. This is what a shattered Olympic

dream looks like. The golden dream could be just that for in this and

Sinclair. Alongside a New Zealand crew who haven't lost in 16 races.

Gold may be a long shot but after qualifying second, it won't stop

trying. We think we can win but it is going to be a big ask. There's a

tradition of British crews to go for it and we're not going to back away

from that. They will have two prize Gold away from the Kiwis in the

men's single skulls as well. Let's move away from the Games

for a couple of minutes, becasue it been a record breaking

day in the football transfer market. Four years after selling

the teenager Paul Pogba to Juventus for 1.5 million, the Frenchman

has become the world's most expensive player,

returning to Old Trafford Also confirmed today,

John Stones has become the most expensive British defender,

moving to Manchester City from Everton

for 47 and a half million. Let's cross live to Old Trafford

and speak to our sports Katie, let's talk about Pogba first,

he's a marquee signing, considered one of the world's best

but this looks from the outside when he was on their

books four years ago. Some have described it as United's

most expensive mistake. He left four years ago blaming lack of first-team

opportunities, growing frustrated at Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson

was criticised for not doing more to keep him but Ferguson blamed the

agent for the breakdown of the relationship between Pogba and the

club. A big statement in re-signing him with a world-record fee. The

first British club in 20 years to break the world transfer record. A

new era of Premier League excess. Four years after he left, Pogba

returns as the world's most expensive footballer. The transfer

drag on all summer but was brought to an end in the night when media

was released. Many missed the announcement that it came at the

ideal time for the global fan base and sponsors. As for the player, it

feels like a homecoming. There's no words. I just came back to

Carrington and it was like I came back home. He joined as a highly

rated 16-year-old and made his Premier League debut three years

later. COMMENTATOR: On comes the highly sought after Pogba. He

rejected a new contract and left for Juventus three years later. In Italy

he won four league titles before helping France to the final of the

European Championship this summer. He is now regarded as one of the top

midfielders in world football. His former coach feels there is more to

come. You could see his potential to become a really top player. He's not

the finished article. Paul Scholes said this money is crazy for

somebody who is only 23 and not yet commending the whole game. He

returns for a world record fee, surpassing the fee for Gareth Bale

and Cristiano Ronaldo. And I watching some for a player they let

slip from their grasp. But Manchester United plc Pogba is the

man to spark their revival. The fans hope he will prove worth the wait

and the cost. Exciting times across town as well. This transfer, a

British record for a defender. John Stones. Rumoured for weeks. The way

it came out was a bit embarrassing. It was. The news leaked out when

Uefa named Manchester City's Champions League squad for their tie

against Stour Bucharest and he was in it, before the official

announcement. He joins on a six-year deal and he said this about the

move. I can't really describe how I'm feeling right now. Mixed

emotions. A lot of people to tell. Your excitement. I can't wait to get

going. It was the manager, the team, when we played here and got beaten,

I knew I was joining a good team. Jo wanted me to come. I expressed my

feeling is that I wanted to come. Obviously, the manager was a big

part of that. I want to come and help the team and win trophies. John

Stones moving from Everton but his first club Barnsley will be very

happy with this deal. They stand to earn around ?9 million after a sell

on the fee. With that ?47.5 million, making him the second most expensive

defender ever. Huge sums of money being spent here ahead of the new

season. Many thanks on a day of two record-breaking transfers.

England's cricketers can wrap up the Test series against Pakistan.

They lead 2-1 heading into the final match at the Oval.

Our correspondent Joe Wilson is there for us.

England arrived here having won a Test match they could have lost last

time. They hope it will deflate Pakistan's players will have to face

the man officially ranked as the world's best Test match bowler,

James Anderson who displayed his great capacity for skill and

grumpiness with the umpires. I try to have a good relationship with

them because they have a job to do that is difficult at times.

Hopefully, we will get on well this week. Before the last test,

Pakistan's coach pointed out that a number of English batsmen were

playing for their places. James Vince, Gary Ballance, Alex Hales

have all answered those doubts. That's a point I thought today to

Mickey Arthur. They are quality players. We all knew that. I thought

James Vince looked extremely good. As he has all summer. Gary Ballance

played well. So, no. I think there's an end to it. I think they are going

to go to Bangladesh and India and good luck to them. Some sections of

the Pakistan media have been scrutinising the way England

polished bowl. Mickey Arthur made it clear that from the match referee's

point of view and the Pakistan dressing room there has been no

discussion and no issue of ball tampering. We can predict that by

the weekend, it is the team that gets the ball reverse swinging that

will be winning. Let's get back to the Olympics. Gymnastics.

The men fell short in the team final last night,

Great Britain's women go this evening.

Our correspondent Natalie Pirks is in position at the Olympic Park

Natalie, British gymnastics would appear to be

so strong at the moemnt, but wa women's team medal is a rare

Not since 1928 to be precise. But things look good, they finished

fourth in qualification, just behind Russia. In the World Championships

they beat Russia to win the bronze. They have got all their eggs in this

basket because they had a shocker, really. Becky Downie fell on the

bars. She was devastated not to make the final. Her sister Ellie had an

awful fall on her head. Claudia Fragapane didn't make the final

after she fell on a couple of apparatus. Really, if Britain were

to come away with a medal it would be a fantastic achievement. Team USA

are the ones to watch. The USA are streets ahead

led by the phenomenal Simone Biles. She is so good that she has her own

move named after her. The most successful gymnast in history. Ten

gold medals in the last three years. She is the one to watch and team USA

light years ahead of anyone else. She really is quite something.

Natalie, thanks very much indeed. That all gets going in the next hour

and 20 minutes. After GB women's crushing defeat

in the rugby sevens bronze medal match last night,

the men's tournament The British men had a tough opener

in their pool against Kenya but it turned out

to be very one-sided. The british team dominated the first

half with Mark Bennett's try helping The Kenyans fought back

with a try of their own , but when Dan Bibby crossed the line

the match was effectively over. Next up later tonight is Japan,

Remember Japan's amazing victory over South Africa at the World Cup,

well they're no slouches at sevens. They beat New Zealand by 14 points

to 12 in their opening pool C match. Kemeli Soejiima

with the decisive score. Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled

out of the rest of the Olympics with an Achilles problem.

Britain's Naomi Folkard is through to the third round of the women's

After surviving a one-arrow shoot out in the first round,

she romping to a 6-0 win over Japan's Kaori Kawanaka.

Folkard produced three 10s, five nines and

Her next match in the last 16 takes place on Thursday.

Sailing is underway on the water at the Marina da Gloria.

There's no Sir Ben Ainslie this time round - he's turned his attention

to the America's Cup, so Giles Scott has the chance

He started in the Finn Class but in tough condiditons could only

Scott, who has won three World Championships in a row,

will be hoping to fair better in race two later today.

To the White Water Stadium now where David Florence

is competing in the C1, Canoe Slalom,

it's semi-finals and finals day, our correspondnet

Andy Swiss is there, Andy he should be

the man to beat, as the reigning World Champion.

How has he gone so far? OK. He's through to the final but it was

nothing special, qualifying in seventh place. The top ten

qualified. He was a little bit cautious, not getting off to the

greatest art. Perhaps he remembers what happened at London 2012 when

you fail to make it through to the final. He got through in seventh

position. He is the world champion. The European champion. The main

thing in the semifinal was just to get through. Now he is through, he

will be hoping he can produce his very best indeed. David Florence

very experienced, celebrated his 34th birthday yesterday. Wouldn't it

be a great present to come back with a medal. Wouldn't it just.

One of the Olympics biggest stars, perhaps the biggest,

His first race is on Saturday in the 100 metre heats.

It will be his final games and after six gold medals

in the last two, the jamaican is targetting a Treble-Treble.

In his only interview with a british broadcaster,

he told our Sports editor Dan Roan that the sport needs him and he

wants to be up there with Mohammed Ali and Pele.

I do my part, I do what I can come always try to focus on competing and

entertaining people so that's what I'm here

Where are you at in terms of the same time before Beijing

I'm in a much better shape than Beijing,

mentally I was struggling a little bit and I wasn't fully

that, feeling much better and running fast

so I'm happy and also with my coaches.

How do you feel, is that a sad emotion or are you

For me, I'm coming here to do the best I can.

What I have accomplished it I will be satisfied

I can't be disappointed with that, I will always be happy.

There has been a lot written about you and Justin because of what he

said about your injury and missing the trials.

Is this a bit like boxing, these comments,

We are cool, we are not actually friends.

After championships we have a conversation but we don't

I just try and move on because he can say all he wants but

if he can't back it up it is a waste of time.

If you can pull this off and win all three,

never been done before, the treble, treble we speak about, how

is this viewed in terms of all of sport achievements?

People have tried over the years and never accomplished it

so for me to do this it would be a big thing.

This is why I'm so focused and why I want it so bad.

As I told you guys, I want to be amongst the

greats, Muhammad Ali, Pele, and all these guys.

If I want to do that I have to show up and do it.

Let's quickly look now at a couple of the more unusual

events in Rio that you might have missed today.

He was disqualified from his fight against Argentina's Emmanuel Lucenti

he returned to apologise to the crowd for his strop.

Given he was born in Brazil - the apology was well received

Ruy Fonseca - came a cropper in the equestrian today.

His horse - Tom Bombadill Too - didn't fancy this fence.

Both rider and horse walked away - the rider with body and pride

The gymnastics gets underway about eight o'clock our time.

The BBC sport website has got everything covered into the wee

Dozens of live video feeds of every sport,

That's all from Olympic Sportsday.