Day 13 BBC Two: 18.00-19.00 Olympics

Good evening, your timing is impeccable, we have an important

night and an important bout in the boxing ring. It is Nicola Adams

defending her title, this is the semifinal, she is already guaranteed

a bronze, but she is not here for that. She is also for this bout

against Ren Cancan, the woman she beat in the London final four years

ago. You join us in the introduction is

ahead of this semifinal match. Ren Cancan, the Olympic silver

medallist. Suffer defeat to Nicola Adams in the Olympic final in London

four years ago. They have met since then, they met earlier this year,

and it was Ren Cancan who prevailed. The 51 kilograms semifinal, who will

go through to the gold medal match? We are under way. Semifinal action

in the women's 51 kilograms flyweight division, they know each

other very well indeed. The boxer in bed, the reigning champion, Nicola

Adams, the British boxer. The southpaw from China, Ren Cancan. So

much history between them, they have met five times before. Nicola Adams

is trailing in the rivalry, 2-3, against the former three-time World

Championship gold medallist. She took those titles in 2008, 2010 and

2012, and on two of these occasions she reduced Nicola Adams to silver

medallist status. Nicola Adams got it right on the grandest stage of

all, the Olympic Games. It is important for Nicola Adams to hit

the target with her right hand. If she misses the target, she falls in,

and that is a bad position to be in against the southpaw. She cannot

neglect her jab also. She started the contest well, she has got to

measure the gap with that shot. For she throws the right hand. Nicola

Adams enters this tournament as the reigning World Championship gold

medallist. That one got through, but a nice uppercut from Ren Cancan.

Using good footwork to get back to the space in the ring. Timing and

accuracy paramount for Nicola Adams. She is waiting for her opponent to

lead, which is not a bad thing to do against a southpaw. Then she comes

back with the right hand. She needs two more -- she needs to work more

with the jab. Plenty of sabre rattling with the lead hands

in the closing ten seconds or so. A very good round of boxing from both

individuals. They both enjoyed success. Not a lot in it. Another

physical just match. -- chess match. Neither boxer wanting to make a

mistake. You do that at this level, your opponent will punish you. It is

a nice attack from Ren Cancan. Nicola Adams getting through with

the right hand. That is a nice shot from Ren Cancan. All three judges

using the ten point system favouring Ren Cancan. The reigning Olympic

silver medallist takes an early lead after the opening two minutes.

The second round, women's boxing schedule for four two-minute rounds.

Nicola Adams comes out in aggressive mood, on the front foot, and pecking

away. But a good southpaw left got through to the body from Ren Cancan.

They better start from Nicola Adams. We spoke about it, she neglected it

a bit. She has to set up the backhand with the lead and first.

The left has to go before the right. She can not afford to fall short.

Ren Cancan boxing effectively on the back foot.

It is interesting, you drew the analogy of physical chess, Nicola

Adams views this the same way, drawing on skills and tactics. Her

ring intelligence is crucial, rather than naked aggression. It is getting

a bit untidy. A mistake at this level could be crucial, because it

is likely to be counted instantly. Just like that. The most basic of

all shots, the jab. Ren Cancan fell short. Nicola Adams got through, and

again, a simple punch. Get your timing and accuracy right, which she

did there, you can Adams. A box of Ren Cancan experience knows it has

been a good passage of the second round for Nicola Adams, she will

look to make a strong conclusion to be around to even things up. But

look at the timing on that one of a left jab from Nicola Adams. Nicola

Adams has concluded the second round in the stronger fashion. A very good

round of boxing and a wonderful response from Nicola Adams, having

conceded the opening unanimously. A much better round.

Dave Alloway saying it is a better round, but when you catch it, don't

run in. He does not want her to overcommit. Her timing was superb,

her concentration was excellent, and she finished the round strongly.

That is always good, too impressed the judges. The timing and accuracy

was there. She should get this. Across the board. It is even

Stephen. Back to parity at the midway point of this 51 kilograms

flyweight semifinal. It is tight, as you would expect. Two rounds

completed, two rounds to go. Ren Cancan the reigning Asian

continental championship gold medallist, she swept the opening

round unanimously, Nicola Adams responded with a brilliant

performance in the second round to return the favour. We are all

square. Two rounds to go. A good right jab to the body from Ren

Cancan. Nicola Adams response to the -- with the same shot from the left

hand. Very often you have to make the southpaw lead. Acting like a

counterpuncher, waiting for Nicola Adams to lead, so when she leaves,

she must hit the target. That is better from Nicola Adams. Terrific

forward foray from Nicola Adams. After the brisk start, is Ren Cancan

beginning to fade a bit? She does not seem to have the same sharpness

as in the opening round, although she got through there. It is mainly

because Nicola Adams' accuracy and timing is better. She is hoping she

is going to miss the target by sitting back, Nicola Adams is

hitting the target. That is what is troubling Ren Cancan at this stage.

Hitting the target with the most fundamental of all shots. A terrific

left jab. Ren Cancan coming into this contest despite the presence of

the head guard with an eye injury. The left uppercut from Nicola Adams

just short of the mark. In her victory at the quarterfinal stage

over her Canadian opponent, heads came together. She suffered an eye

injury and need the head guard. A good right-hander from Ren Cancan.

The left hand was not too far away. Nicola Adams' use of the jab in the

third round was really impressive. It is the jab that is winning the

contest for Nicola Adams at the moment. It is important to finished

around strong, you have to catch the judges' eyes. They are close rounds.

Nicola Adams is doing the better work, but the last ten seconds can

be crucial for impressing the judges. Nicola Adams get through

with a nice right hand, she keeps her opponent on the back foot. A

nice left hand went through there from Ren Cancan. Nicola Adams across

the board game, they are liking what they are seeing. Timing, accuracy,

working well with the basic shot. Nicola Adams two minutes away from

returning to the gold medal match in this, her second successive Olympic

Games. Expect this woman to come out strong to begin the fourth and final

round. Nicola Adams, after conceding the opening ground across the board,

has taken the second and third rounds unanimously, to have a

1-point lead on the scorecards of all three judges. Ren Cancan aware

of that, she is now looking to take the contest to Nicola Adams. This is

incredibly tight. Maybe Word has made it down to the respective

corners as to the status of the scorecards, but the boxers'

concentration will remain absolute. Ren Cancan may change her tactics,

which will not suit her style. She is a counterpuncher on the back

foot, but if they feel she is behind, they may have to force the

fight to Nicola Adams. As long as Nicola Adams keep the timing and

accuracy, she should be OK. Again, plenty of twitching. The southpaw

left not far away from Ren Cancan. The opponent trying to draw

something they can counter. So much thought and concentration behind

each and every attack. Setting traps, trying to draw something from

the opponent. A good left jab again from Nicola Adams, and a counter

right. Ren Cancan making mistakes. Her hands are very low, Nicola Adams

is stepping in with the right-hander. This is the crucial

part of the round. It is still fairly close. A good burst from

either boxer could take the round. Nicola Adams has got to finish

strong. Both boxers will have that in a clock that lets them know how

deep they are into a round. This is where Ren Cancan wants to be,

scoring with a long left. Nicola Adams drives her back towards the

roads. There is an exchange on the final bell, but Nicola Adams must be

on because of returning to the gold-medal bout. She took the second

and third rounds across the board. That is why she is all smiles in the

red corner. They remove the gloves. She feels she has done enough and is

returning to the gold medal bout. Some good boxing from both boxers.

The long, straight right hand was a belting shot from Nicola Adams. The

last ten seconds was crucial, and she finished strong, pushing her

opponent to the ropes. She has done enough, she is proved, in my

opinion. Well done, Nicola Adams. She has already emulated Dick

McTaggart, getting a second consecutive medal. She is trying to

any late Harry Mallon, who won two consecutive gold medals. The winner,

by unanimous decision,... In the red corner... Nicola Adams! Nicola

Adams' quest to defend her gold medal that she won in London four

years ago is now one step closer to becoming a reality. The boxer from

Leeds has defeated a woman with whom she shares such a long history. It

is now tied up pre-3, the rivalry, and on the Olympic stage it is

Nicola Adams who has prevailed, text to a unanimous decision. She returns

to the Olympic gold-medal match, and given the form she demonstrated, she

is going to be supremely confident it will be she who occupies top spot

on the podium. The first part of the mission accomplished, she is through

to the final for the second kazoo -- consecutive Olympic Games. Terrific

performance by Nicola Adams. Let's spare a thought for Ren Cancan, she

came away with silver four years ago at the hands of Nicola Adams, she

played her part in a terrific contest, she took the opening round,

but what a response from Nicola Adams. She took the subsequent two

rounds to get herself into a commanding position. It was a great

performance. She had to concentrate throughout the contest. It was a

tricky contest. She had to perform better in this one than she did in

her first one, and she did, but her concentration was very high. Her

timing and accuracy from the second round were excellent. She has done

really well, congratulations. She goes through to the gold-medal

bout. August 20, the afternoon session. What a display from Nicola

Adams. The epitome of a big-time performer. Embracing the Olympic

stage and for a second successive time on that stage she has bested

Ren Cancan, and having made her way through the gauntlet of the world

media she is now with John Inverdale. Lets her what she has to

say after returning to the gold-medal bout for a second

successive games. I am excited, cannot wait, it is

what I have been training for for four years. I am ready to go. You

knew her really well, had beaten her in London, how much was in your mind

going into the ring today? I was not thinking about it much, four years

is a long time for a person to change their style, technique,

strengths and weaknesses. So I just have to stick to my tactics. While

you talk you are throwing out the jab. It was immense for you today. I

have got long arms and it's just paid off. You are just so calm and

without nerves. I am always nervous. You need it to give your adrenaline.

How excited are you about what lies ahead? I am really excited and I

want to say thank you to everybody supporting me back at home, I love

you. Do you mind who wins this next fight? Identifying. -- I don't mind.

So who will her opponent be? We will find out over the course of the next

11 minutes. The semifinalists of the next

contest being introduced. Ourahmoune, squaring off against

Valencia of Colombia. This should be a cracker.

You join us for the second semifinal in the women's 51 kilograms

flyweight division. The fighters from Colombia and France, fighting

for the right to face Nicola Adams in the gold-medal bout. In the blue,

representing France, Sarah Ourahmoune, ranked number 15 in the

world. Her opponent, wearing red, Ingrid Valencia, ranked 18th in the

world. They met once before, four years ago at the 2012 World

Championships, and it was a fighter in blue and prevailed over her call

on. The French girl, Ourahmoune, she has got to get close to her

opponent. If you watch Valencia, a relaxed guard, she likes to box at

the mid and long range. She likes that distance between herself. She

is bringing her opponent and two shots so that Ourahmoune has to move

her head, bringing the beat into range, with fast movements. But she

has to get inside and drag her into a total toe battle. Valencia seems

to control things a little better -- toe to toe. Terrific noise and the

majority of support is for the boxer in red, the Colombian, Ingrid

Valencia, part of a five strong: Beam team, the sole woman on that

team. -- five strong: Colombian team. Valencia unable to make her

pay. The fighter in red trying to make a strong impression in the

closing seconds of the opening round. Just a little slow with the

feet, Ourahmoune, she has to quicken them there. A good, competitive

round with Valencia working well on the outside. Good left-hand in

succession from Valencia. Five judges at ringside, three of them

selected randomly by computer prior to the opening bell, and they

determine the scores for each round and indeed the contest should it go

the distance. Valencia are working well on the outside but Ourahmoune

had success coming forward. Generally her feet must be quicker.

Needs to move her feet. That was nice. Caught on the inside. But the

French girl was doing more boxing on the front foot. They may just fancy

that. Let's see what the judges think.

There you go, the girl in blue, from France, winning over judge the MC,

Church aid goes for Valencia. -- judges be and see.

An aggressive start of the second round from the fighter in blue, some

of the shots landing incorrectly with the inside part rather than the

knock up Park, although that final right hand was a good start. The

punches they should be concentrating on the left cut from Ourahmoune,

because of the low lead hand of Valencia, whereas Valencia has to

throw a left uppercut, if you watch Ourahmoune, she comes Square, wide

open for an uppercut. Accuracy and timing has got to be spot on.

Ourahmoune, through the left hook, Valencia, further left uppercut.

Neither of these boxes received byes in this tournament, 12 athletes.

This is the third contest each, both of them have produced in the

quarterfinals to make it to this stage, Ourahmoune defeated the

number two seed and number two ranked fighter in the world saw her

confidence incredibly high, a cracking left-hand from Valencia. A

strong, fairly aggressive Ourahmoune, the feet keep coming

square, she keeps getting away with it. Valencia just changes the angle

of the back end to an uppercut. She may just walk onto a shot. It is

that aggression with -- which the judges liked in that first round.

How will they score that one? Some eye-catching work from the boxer in

red, in terms of clean, precise singles.

Ourahmoune, on the front foot. Valencia, trading with her on the

inside. A lovely shot, but then caught with the right hand also. So

it is fairly close. A look at the scores. Good right hand from

Ourahmoune, and watch this for a left hand, through the middle. Here

are the scores, coming up. Again, they prefer the front foot pressure

of the French girl. As we move into the second half of

this contest the momentum is with the boxer in blue, she has taken the

second round in unanimous fashion, 10-9 from all three judges, and that

is what has brought about the more aggressive start from Valencia, in

red, looking to get onto the front foot. But she is meeting something

of an immovable object in Ourahmoune, and willing to concede

any ground. The quality of work from Valencia on the inside is not as

good as Ourahmoune, that is a nice right hand, also. Just a bit wetter

movement. Valencia has allowed her opponent to close down the gap when

she should have been concentrating on more long-range work. Can she

change it now? Getting onto the front foot, stalking her opponent,

but the feet of Ourahmoune appear to have quickened in this third round

because she is getting in and out without reply on a couple of

occasions, Valencia still struggling to find the range with her southpaw

punches. What I liked in Nicola Adams bout, she was using the jab,

here, Valencia is failing to throw that punch. Trying to trade with her

opponent on the outside. And she is getting the odd shot through but

this contest suits Ourahmoune, she is close, throwing lots of shots,

just getting the better on the inside, the French girl. Ourahmoune,

reigning world champion and bronze medallist. Also took silver at light

flyweight in 2008. A six time participant in World Championships

tournaments, a vastly experienced 34-year-old Frenchwoman. And she has

had a very good round here, having been in the ascendancy after the

second round. It was a two point advantage from two of the judges.

All square from the third judge. But a very strong round in the third

from this boxer. We'll be fairly pleased in that corner, Ourahmoune

is really adapting her style. Getting through with some nice

shots. The right hand. That is a cracking shot. Beating her opponent

to the punch. Here the scores. Again, across-the-board, Ourahmoune

on the inside, doing much the better work. Valencia now has a mountain to

climb. As we move into the fourth and final

round the boxer wearing red, 27-year-old Ingrid Valencia from

Columbia, the easiest equation is that she has got to produce a

stoppage because she trails by 3.12 of the judges having conceded all

three rounds with those observers, it is a 1-point advantage for

Ourahmoune, 29-28, with the other judge. The momentum certainly with

Ourahmoune, Valencia has got to land a finishing shot or a salvo of

punches, because we have yet to see a 10-7 squad round in this

tournament and this is fight number 252. Ourahmoune the movement is

better -- the movement is better from Ourahmoune, she knows she is

winning the contest and is protecting the lead now. Clever

boxing from the outside, darting attacks. Valencia having to do all

the pushing. If she's gone to force a big round she needs a stoppage. Or

maybe a knockout. Ourahmoune, constantly on the move, that is

going to be difficult. Valencia, try as she might, coming forward, but

just cannot sustain the pressure or find the repeated success she needs

to bring about any thought of a stoppage. Trying desperately but

does not want to get reckless. Maybe as the ten second clapper sounds she

will need to go for broke, and all nothing approach to land the punch

of a lifetime. Still she remains patient and disciplined, looking for

the shot, fires a right hook, Valencia thinks she has done enough,

but given the scorecard status going into that fourth and final round it

will be Sarah Ourahmoune going into the gold-medal bout to face Nicola

Adams. The French are having a terrific tournament, a ten strong

boxing team. Two woman, eight men. Both of the women in the medals

stages. Ourahmoune, just changed it slightly in this round. Darting

attacks, in and out. With her feet. Definitely the better work again.

Although Valencia thinks she has got it, Ourahmoune was for me the clear

winner. Boxed well, the French girl. Let's head down to the public

address announcer to get the official announcement, declaring the

verdict of this Olympic semifinal. To determine who will face Nicola

Adams in the gold-medal bout. The 51 kilograms women's flyweight

tournament. Ladies and gentlemen, the winner by

split decision... In the blue corner... Sarah

Ourahmoune. Sarah Ourahmoune of France, the 15th ranked boxer in the

world, the reigning World Championship runs medallist, is

through to the gold-medal match courtesy of a split victory over her

familial rival Ingrid Lorena Valencia. She is delighted. She has

more work to do, she will face off against Nicola Adams, she knows her

very well indeed. The split verdict in favour of Sarah Ourahmoune, she

will contest the gold medal with Nicola Adams in two days' time, the

20th of August, in the afternoon session. Let's go to the mixed zone,

a special guest has joined John Inverdale, the man is still the

reigning Olympic superheavyweight champion. He will forever be a gold

medallist, but until the end of the tournament, when a new champion is

crowned, that man will still be Anthony Joshua.

Along with Joe Frazier, the only man who is a world heavyweight champion

and a reigning Olympic champion, not a bad CV. What did you make of that?

And in terms of the contest with Nicola Adams, how do you see her

prospects? That fight was interesting, a southpaw against an

orthodox. I am sure Nicola is familiar with the French lady. The

French and English teams spar together. She looks aggressive when

she is attacking, but she is relaxed on her defence. Nicola will control

her with the jabs, keep her thinking. Nicola does not switch off

and give opportunities for attack and scoring points. We were talking,

it is easy to generalise, but more contest is over because of this

event have been awarded two fighters who are on the back foot and

counterpuncher is done who are actively aggressive. Does that

favour Nicola? It is interesting. The lady from France is quite

aggressive, but I have noticed what you are saying, a lot of the

counterpuncher 's seem to have got decisions. It would be good if

Nicola could get a balance, even when she is not counterpunching, she

is just throwing jabs to the body and head. Even when there is not

much action, she looks busier. She is into the final, she has got to

wait two days for her big moment. In London you were in a similar

situation, what are those two days like? It was a relief in that I had

got there. For me it was, this is the last fight I have got for many

months, I will give it my best, ice bath, physio, lots of recovery. Just

getting myself prepared. Nicola is one in a million, she is a cool cat,

she will be relaxing, because she has come here to win the gold medal

and she is nearly there. You were eulogising about her while we were

watching that fight, her opponent is being whisked past us, which I

assume means she has been taken by French radio, but you are the

chairman of her fan club, you think she is special. I am not biased

either, she makes things look easy. All of the fight is phenomenal. She

has one goal muddles and European Championships, she is doing it with

a smile on her face, and I think she will repeat history. She has got two

days, that is good, because it will charge up her batteries. I predict

another gold medal. Let's hope you're right. Hazel, you are going

to track and field, but don't forget this man is one of the few men in

the last few years to have beaten Mo Farah on the track!

Goodness! I have no idea. Beaten Mo Farah on the track?

Superstars! On the 100 metres Brent! Mo Farah, I did it! What was your

time? 11.5. Not that I check it out every week! He was in your rear-view

mirror! He is quick with his hands and his seat as well.

They are both superstars. I nearly choked on my biscuit that! We have

been busy in the boxing ring, and with the triathlon. But it has been

a very eventful afternoon in the Olympic Stadium, the bonus final we

have been getting in every early session, it has been fantastic.

Today it was the man's one lap hurdles, limit, the two-time world

champion, the favourite, but we also have Thomas Barr from Ireland, the

surprise qualifier. Away safely this time. Thomas Barr

will have limit to chase. Thomas Bach a metre or two down. The

Kenyans on the outside. Thomas Barr trying to stay in contact with the

American. He will finish quickly, so don't write him off yet. It is

Kerron Clement leading. White is there. Thomas Barr a long way off,

but he will come charging down the home straight. Kerron Clement in the

final hurdle. Here comes the Kenyans. Thomas Barr not quite

getting there, Clement takes the gold, Kenya the Silver, Turkey the

bronze. It was a fitting final, he did not

quite make it, he has won another brilliant race. He was charging at

the end. Kenya have got a silver medal. A national record all over

the place, not quite full Clement, but he won't care, he has won the

gold medal. A fantastic performance, smashed the

national record, but mixed emotions, just outside the medals. If you

can't be happy with a lifetime best, especially in a final, after two

rounds,... I would be lying to say I was not disappointed, when you come

so close, 0.05 seconds, and I could have found that in that race, but is

annoying, but they always say for the place is the worst place, so

close, but the same time, having come into this Championships with no

chance on paper, I am delighted with how it has panned out. It still has

not sunk in. You have done your country proud, so many Irish

supporters, what has it been like since getting to the final? It has

been crazy. It has erupted. People back at home in Waterford, they have

set up a big screens, and in Limerick, where I train. Thank you

for all of the support, it has been massive, and huge thanks to my coach

and her husband, they have been coaching me through this tough time

on my physio. And by parents and family and friends, thanks a

million. It was lovely to see you thank your funds. -- your fans. I

did not know if it would be looked on badly, but the fact that

everybody came out to support me, I felt it rude not to acknowledge

them. When I walked out and saw so many Irish flags, it gave me the

boost of confidence that I needed. Tired legs coming into this round, I

was feeling a bit lethargic, but it gave me the left. Imagine what you

could do with a year of great preparation. Exactly! Maybe I should

not train for three months of the year! Congratulations on a wonderful

Olympics. Fantastic run from Thomas Barr, he

missed out by 0.05 seconds. 20 more to come from him in the coming

years. When it is relayed time, you know that you are approaching the

top and of the entire Olympic Games, and it was thrills and spills again

in the men's and women's event. Ladies first. Great Britain's

quartet came and full of confidence after breaking the British record

last month at the Anniversary Games. They found themselves up against the

Jamaicans. The Jamaican quartet features Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

This is the only gold medal that she has never won. They have not won

this since 2004. Let's see the first heat.

Away they go, three to go through automatically. Asha Philip reading

for Great Britain. Running strongly in lane seven. The handover is a bit

close to Desiree Henry. Not the best handover. It was safe. Britain back

in a good position. On it goes. Dina Asher-Smith around the bend. Jamaica

in a good position. Britain in the top three, alongside Jamaica. The

final change is good. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has it for Jamaica.

Ukraine look like they may get third. To give you an indicator of

Jamaica's strength, that is inside the national record that Britain ran

in the Anniversary Games last month. But Britain are safely through.

Everybody says it with a sigh of relief. A couple of Labour changes,

they can improve, but the job was to get through to the final.

Asha Philip gets out very well, she is controlled. It is a safe change.

It is a bit clumsy, because she has the poll the button into her.

Desiree Henry can afford to go off a stride sooner. When something is

familiar, she knows where Dina Asher-Smith's hand is. This is where

we keep a team together that is well drilled. Very confident on this last

leg. He would be a brave man to take her off this now. She has gained

experience, and she has never letters down, with a good, flawless

technique. No tension, which is what you want. This quartet would not

have run together before for the USA.

She will hand over to Allyson Felix. Trinidad and Tobago on the inside.

Germany going well. They are running down Nigeria. Germany losing ground

on Nigeria will stop the USA well in this. Brazil a long way back. USA

have got it, it has gone. The men usually mess it up for them, but it

is the women this time. Germany leading, Trinidad and Tobago on the

inside, Nigeria third. Germany going well, Brazil coming through into

fourth place. Germany win it. Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago. A

pretty quick time. America are going to finish, I have no idea why,

unless they feel as though they were somehow inhibited by what the other

teams did. I did not see anything. No idea why they are finishing. We

will have a look on the replay. That is the big news, the American women

are normally so good at getting round, it is always the men that we

think are going to mess up. It is Allyson Felix handing to English

Gardner. Allyson Felix down the back straight. I was interested, I

thought they are so well drilled. They come in and out of college

teams all the time, so the exchange never came into the picture. I

thought there would be a couple with tired legs. Very smooth on the

changeover. Allyson Felix looking very controlled. Let's see what

happens. English Gardner... The Brazilian came across, Allyson Felix

got it knocked out of her hand. That is why it did not reach English

Gardner. Perhaps it was a good idea that they retrieved the baron. Out

she goes. The Brazilian was too far over. That is because of the

problem. Some wise head there, Allyson Felix, after her initial

disappointment, she thought, pick it up and go round. They will protest.

Given everything that has gone on with the protests, they have a good

case, as you pointed out. The USA at the moment did finish, they ran

66.70 one. That could be a new record! But they will protest that.

Allyson Felix and English Gardner, it. Their fault. Allyson Felix was

inhibited by the arm of the Brazilian in her lane. We'll be

involved in one of these, a couple of championships ago? I was trying

to think. We suffered from something like that.

It has been a great catch from Gardner, if she caught that.

Impressive, she would have been signed up, for sure. We will keep on

top of it, but drama already in the relays, the men up next.

The USA will get a chance to qualify because they wonder their appeal and

it has been deemed that they will be allowed to run, on their own, this

evening, in the same Elaine, and if they beat the times of Canada or

China, the current slows qualifiers, then they will go into the next

round. We are not yet sure if it be an eight or nine lane final, that is

still to be decided, but they will be doing it on their lonesome this

evening. Steve talked about the men. One of the great memories we have of

the last few games was in Athens, that glorious Saturday night when

Kelly Holmes and the men's sprint relay team from Britain came home

with gold, but since then it has all gone a bit wrong, they have failed

to qualify in four of the last five games for the sprint relay, so this

is top priority, and they are in the lane alongside the Jamaicans and USA

in the first. Roger is out very quickly, although

a good run from Tang China. Collins has the battle now. USA, China,

Saint Kitts and Nevis, Canada was ground to make up. USA, a decent

enough change. But China going strongly. Three go through

automatically. It is the USA from China. They have the bat and safely.

And it is in the hands of Lawson, the youngster, and USA, we threw

Lawson, then China, then Canada, comfortably clear of the rest. A

quick time. You think the USA with all their sprinting times over the

years, 37.66 with some quicker men still to come in, Justin Gatlin,

that is very, very quick, such great strength depth.

Away they go, Kielty will hand to Aitkens. Holland outside, the

Netherlands, to work off. Jamaica are safely through as well. Going

well on the outside, Japan are flying. Germany are trying to get

back into it. That was not such a good change to Addington. But look

at Japan flying. Britain have got to get into the top three. We are in

third or fourth at the moment. Jamaica will come through, Japan are

there, CJ has got to move. Will you make third? No, he doesn't. Trinidad

make it. It was not such a good first change. The first change was

not so bad, sorry, the second one, lost time, it was meant to be a safe

and easy progression, but these are the teams who are flying now, I did

warn you, Japan have just smashed their national record, the rumours

are definitely true, they have ran 37.68, quicker than the British

national record. That is why it was a tough qualification. 38.06 is the

time, and that means Great Britain... I am just checking, I

think we're going to be all right as fastest losers. I think we are. But

you don't like that, do you? You want automatic qualification if you

possibly can. Kilty, a tough job, this lane is very tight. Let's watch

what happens. Spot on. But Harry comes in very quickly. James was

caught unawares. He could have driven a little harder, extend that

the bat and change. Here, again, OK, and I think already you can see from

the shot above that CJ had a lot of work to do. He had to pull up some

very talented athletes. Jamaica, coming second at such a big

distance, great for us to see, because now Usain Bolt will have to

hurtle down the final straight, great for everyone to see. Look at

this change. And, no problems. Harry does the little judgment which she

does all the time. He hits the mark very well but he catches games

really early and James has to readjust himself, he is so tight to

the inside line he could have stepped on the barrier. So he

adjusts himself and that this time wasting. That could be extended, but

it is smooth. We are in lane one. You are right, he was so close to

the curb. Whether or not that affected ten... You cannot step on

the line or you are disqualified, and you may be more aware of a curb.

Did the lane have an effect? A huge effect on the performance. They will

get it out of their mind, but you know what? It could happen in the

final. You are through, but not the way you

intended. It is the fastest we have ever ran in lane one so we can take

some positives. Hopefully we can get outside lane in the final. But it is

solid, for lane one, we could not do any more, we all ran great legs,

proud of us getting the job done in such a tight lane. The danger is

that as fastest loser qualifier you could be in lane one or two again.

Something you'll just have to with, Harry. Obviously, this competition,

we came here expecting anything, we got lane one, we have given our all,

but we have got to be competitive. I feel like we were. We have put in

hard work and it is now just about moving forward into the final.

James, as we see teams like China and Japan setting Asian records, let

alone national record... 38.06, we done well. I

just pray we get a good lane in the final because we want to be

competitive. Did you realise the position you were in, chasing down

third? Not really, our main job was just to bring it home safely, and

the lads did a good job, I am proud of them. You have done well all year

long and it would be such a shame not to come away with a medal. We

have an amazing squad. James, Danny, OJ, the team is huge, and we are not

just a team we are a family and we will fight like a family in the

final. No matter who comes in goes out to you can have in them. We will

deliver our best performance. We have faith, we believe. The final

will be Friday evening, a la time, the middle of the small hours for

you, but I'm sure you will stay up to watch it, always one of the great

events, both men's and women's sprint relays. A final piece of news

from the Olympic Stadium earlier on, and very positive for the future,

and it concerns the high jump. Morgan Lake, Great Britain's

19-year-old, she surpassed herself today with a new personal best,

matching her personal best in fact, one metre 94, and she goes through

to the Saturday final. She is a promising heptathlete but is

focusing on the high job and she is them. -- through.

Congratulations, your first Olympic final, how did you keep it together?

It was hard, I will not lie, I was about to jump and I could see the

relay race, I was like, oh my God! But I do final now and will see what

I can do when I get there. You came into a competition where you knew

you had to equal your personal best just to guarantee a place in the

final. What was going through your head. So many nerves, did not get

much sleep, I knew I could jump 94, it equals my personal best, but

doing it in competition is a different thing. You showed such

guts. You cleared 1.92 at your third attempt, shows what a great

competitor you are. Third attempts are not nice but you just need to

get in the zone and trust yourself. It was not the easiest way to

qualify but I did it and I'm so happy. Well done, we will see you in

the final. And the final is on Saturday. And we

have an exciting session this evening going into your small hours,

as we look that absolutely beautiful view. It never fails to give you a

cast of wonder as you look around Rio. You will see only the second

man since David Thompson, the first since Daley Thompson, actually,

second in history, to retain the decathlon. The men's 1500 metres

semifinals, the woman's javelin, could see a little bit of history

this evening, the woman's 800 metres semifinals, the decathlon, 1500

metres, the concluding event of the decathlon, and we will all be

cheering on a leaked oil, one of the fastest qualifiers to reach the 400

metres final. And Usain Bolt going for the Rio treble. The headlines

today. So much to tell you about, lots of it very good news. As you

probably saw Great Britain claimed a fantastic 1-2 in the men's triathlon

after Alistair Brownlee became the first man to win successive Olympic

crowns whilst brother Jonathan turned London broadens Silver. Leo

-- youth and Schofield upgraded their bronze medal grabbing silver

right on the line of a fabulous kayak sprint. Marcus Ellis and Chris

Langridge ended the 12 year wait for a badminton medal after winning the

men's double bronze medal match. Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark were

kept waiting by the weather but finally got their coronation as

Great Britain's 21st gold medal of the games. And Nicola Adams is a win

away from her second Olympic crown, she addled through her semifinal and

will fight to retain her title on Saturday. Some golf news to bring

you and it is good, Stacy Lewis, America, actually on honeymoon here,

only got married at the weekend, and leading the way after a brilliant

63. Charley Hull is in second place after a 66, one shot behind Lewis.

Catriona Matthew, a very good round, at 46, the oldest by five years in

the event, she is at five under after a 66. That is the situation in

the golf. It is still going on. More returning heroes from London will be

on your screens tonight. Jade Jones is perhaps we fight from retaining

her tae kwon do gold. That will be in the small hours as well. You will

share it all with Clare Balding on the other side. From the afternoon

team, it has been a blast, goodbye.