Anthony Kappes and Barney Storey claimed their second gold of the Games after beating Australia in the final of the B&VI 1-3 sprint. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters
Great Britain’s swimmers won two gold medals in Beijing today after the cyclists completed a dominant track programme with three more wins at the Paralympic Games.
The men’s sprint team of [...]

A US Olympic cyclist arrives in Beijing. Officials may relocate endurance events if smog levels become dangerous. Photograph: Yves Herman/ Reuters
Four American cyclists who arrived in Beijing airport wearing facemasks to protect against air pollution have apologised to the Beijing Olympics Organising Committee (Bocog) for any offence they have caused. The athletes, world keirin champion [...]