Monday, August 6, 2012

Terrific Tuesday

Day 20 - August 7



It doesn't get any bigger than this for sports fans in the Hunter Valley.

There are five events to watch today at London 2012 featuring seven athletes from home.

Equestrian, hockey, triathlon, basketball and athletics all get a run - that is an Olympic effort in itself.

Keep an eye out for the Oatley cousins, Lyndal and Kristy, Simon Orchard, Brendan Sexton, Suzy Batkovic, Jenni Screen and Benn Harradine.

Here is a full break down for the day ahead:

Tuesday, August 7 (day 11)

Lyndal Oatley and Kristy Oatley (equestrian)
·      Dressage: Grand Prix Special individual 10am (7pm AEST)
·      Dressage: Grand Prix Special team 10am (7pm AEST)

Simon Orchard (hockey)
·      Game 5 – Australia v Pakistan 10.45am (7.45pm AEST)

Brendan Sexton (triathlon)
·      Men’s race 11.30am (8.30pm AEST)

Suzy Batkovic and Jenni Screen (basketball)
·      Quarter finals – v China 4.15pm (1.15am Wednesday AEST)




Benn Harradine (athletics)
·      Discus final 7.45pm (5am Wednesday AEST)



Links:


*Read the London Eye each day in the Maitland Mercury during the 2012 Olympic Games

*Tune into 1233 ABC Newcastle each morning from 7.30am during the Games period for a live cross from the London Olympics with breakfast presenter Aaron Kearney








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