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Scott Brash from Peebles was part of the successful Olympic show jumping team in today's event
Peebles' Scott Brash wins Olympic gold as part of Team GB's jumping team
Show jumper Scott Brash has won gold at London 2012.
The team won the competition after a dramatic finale at Greenwich Park on Monday.
It was Britain's first OIympic showjumping title for 60 years
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Monday's Olympic hopes
Lucy Taylor reports for ITV Border from London. She explains what our local athletes in Team GB are hoping for today.
Peebles' Scott Brash through to next round
Peebles' Scott Brash will take part in the third round of the Individual jumping event after the 26 year old and his horse Hello Sanctos performed a superb round yesterday despite gaining four penalty points.
Borders jumper in action today
Scott Brash, the equestrian rider from Peebles, will compete again today in the men's individual show jumping.
He and his horse Hello Sanctos tipped one pole for four faults in round one, but still made it into the second round at Greenwich Park.
He'll also compete in the team event for Great Britain, from 11 am.
Archer looking to next Olympics
by Phil Roscoe
Cumbrian archer Alan Wills says he already looking forward to the next Olympics in 2016 after his early exit at London 2012.
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Cumbrian archer knocked out of men's individual round
Cumbria's Alan Wills has been knocked out of the Men's individual archery competition.
The 30-year-old was beaten 6-5 by Australian Taylor Worth in the 1/32 Eliminations this afternoon.
Children inspired by Olympic cycling
by Andy BurnFirst it was the Tour de France, and now the Olympics. When it comes to cycling everyone is hoping this will be British breakthrough year.
British success in cycling so far has seen the sport's popularity soar. Scottish Cycling has organised skill sessions to teach youngsters how to handle a racing bike. The latest was at the Everholm Running Track at Annan, in Dumfries and Galloway.
Alan Wills- Archery
Age: 31
Hometown: Penrith
Competitive history: Bronze at the 2007 World Cup event in Dubai, 15th in Beijing in 2008 and gold at the 2010 World Field Archery Championships.
Alan Wills -Archery
Age: 30
Hometown: Cumbria
Competitive history: This will be Alan's second Olympic Games. He represented Great Britain at the 2008 Games in Beijing.
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