London 2012 Diary: Offbeat snippets from around the Games – day 14
10 August 2012
Last updated at 13:26
It’s day 14 and the sporting action continues with sailing, BMX, taekwondo, wrestling and athletics. But here’s what else has caught our eye around the Games. If you’ve spotted a quirky quip or a notable news nugget you can get in touch using the form below.
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It was a clean sweep for Jamaica in the 200m final
Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Warren Weir were interviewed together after scooping gold, silver and bronze for Jamaica in the 200m final.
Winner Bolt had the most to say – and revealed he has won a bet with hurdler Colin Jackson over his time in the 100m.
But 22-year-old Weir sparked an unexpected Twitter trend with his final comment praising London, Birmingham where Jamaica had their training camp, and his home city in Jamaica.
“Shout out Birmingham, London and the whole of Trelawny. No English, straight
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