The London Philharmonic Orchestra's rendition of "God Save the Queen", which has become so familiar during Britain's gold medal glut, went unheard for the first time in eight days yesterday as the country's athletes struggled to live up to the incredibly high bar set so far.

It must be one of the most enduring images of the Olympic spirit at the London 2012 Games: Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang determinedly hopped over the finish line today, far behind his opponents after he fell injured at the first hurdle.

A Team GB hurdler who went to Eton has said he wishes he had gone to a state school instead.

Two days on from Super Saturday and the Great British golden hat-trick, the Midas touch has disappeared – temporarily, at least – from the host nation's runners, jumpers and throwers. On Sunday evening, try as she did, Christine Ohuruogu could not quite close the gap on Sanya Richards-Ross to cling on to her 400m crown. At least the local girl finished with a silver medal lining, though.

Team GB's athletics captain Dai Greene has said that the pressure is now on after Britain's Olympics success at the weekend.

GB track and field team captain was disgusted with his 400m hurdles semi-final performance, he tells Simon Turnbull

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As Dai Greene crossed the finish line in the London 2012 centrepiece arena last night, he clasped his hands to his face and dropped to the ground. He remained there for a good while, a picture of despair – lying on his back, his hands clasped to his head. The captain of the British track and field team thought he had blown his big Olympic chance. Only the first two finishers in the three semi-finals of the 400m hurdles were guaranteed a place in tomorrow's final and Greene had crossed the line fourth in the opening race.

If there were any questions marks still lingering in the changeable skies over the London Olympics, they were obliterated this morning.

Team GB's 400m hurdler Jack Green talks about getting into the sport and training with Dai Greene.

These Olympics started brilliantly but the momentum from the opening ceremony has been dampened by the empty seats we are seeing across the Games.

The four are Ennis, Farah, Greene and Ohuruogu. For me, Christine is the main one

The Olympics kick off in Wales today - two days before the official opening ceremony in London.