Several of the leading sides in the men's and women's Beach Volleyball competitions were made to work hard for their victories on Day 5, but the likes of the USA and Brazil nevertheless continued to march on towards the medals.
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh made the perfect start to their bid for a third successive Olympic Games Beach Volleyball gold medal with victory over Australia on the first day at Horse Guards Parade.
Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor kick off the defence of their Beach Volleyball title tomorrow aware that a place alongside the greatest Olympic names will be their reward if they can claim a record-breaking third gold medal.
London 2012 celebrates 100 days to go to the Olympic Games today by confirming that millions of people around the UK are getting ready to welcome the world to London.