British competitor Emma Pooley’s stunning ride earned Britain a second road cycling medal – and their seventh overall of the Beijing Olympics.

Aaron Peirsol and Natalie Coughlin each set world records in the men’s and women’s 100metres backstroke at the United States Olympic trials in Omaha.

Britain’s swimmers celebrated in a noisy corner of the packed Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne as Kirsty Balfour delivered the team’s third medal of the World Championships with a hard-earned silver in the 200metres breaststroke.

Michael Phelps has won his third gold medal as the USA won the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final in dramatic circumstances tonight.