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Louis Smith wins bronze medal



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Published Date:
17 August 2008
Breaking news 1.10pm: Peterborough's Louis Smith has made history by becoming the first British man to win an individual gymnastics medal and is coming home from Beijing with a bronze medal.
The 19-year-old gymnast produced a near faultless performance on the pommel horse, performing sixth and his score of 15.725 put him in the silver medal position with two gymnasts still to go.

However, the final performer Filip Ude of Croatia equalled his score and took the silver medal position on a technicality, as he had fewer deductions.

Reigning world champion Xiao Qin, from China, took the gold.

Full report and reaction from Peterborough.

See also - James Westgate's Louis Smith profile:
An over-active kid from Peterborough going for gold in Beijing
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IF you would like to send your congratulations to Louis, comment below or email news@peterboroughtoday.co.uk.

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  • Last Updated: 18 August 2008 1:38 PM
  • Source: Peterborough ET
  • Location: Peterborough
 
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Dan Jackson,

17/08/2008 13:44:33
Louis you are a superstar. What a great performance, well done.

I hope you get a parade through the city as you deserve it.

The only downside was it was not shown live to the nation only on the red button, I hope the BBC sort themselves out in future as this guy is a superstar and deserved full coverage over athletic heats.
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Shaza2909,

Werrington 17/08/2008 13:44:42
Congratulations Louis the whole of Peterborough is very very very proud of you!!!!!
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John Pinter,

17/08/2008 13:44:47
Mangificient result Louis, you have done us all proud.
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Scamp,

Huntingdon 17/08/2008 13:49:49
Congratulation Louis!!! A brilliant result.
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Brad Barnes,

Assistant editor, Peterborough Evening Telegraph 17/08/2008 14:33:34
On behalf of everyone at the Peterborough Evening Telegraph, congratulations Louis on your bronze medal. You have done yourself, your family, Peterborough and the nation proud.
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The Chief,

The Boro 17/08/2008 14:47:55
Yeah, nice one Louis - so nearly silver as well. See you in London in four years when you pick up the gold!
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annclark,

peterborough 17/08/2008 15:12:07
Congratulations to you Louis on your brilliant achievement. bestest wishes for your future. from Barbie's friend Becky's family.
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Peter Borian,

17/08/2008 15:21:31
Congratulations Louis, you are a credit to the city, roll on London 2012.
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Outcast,

Using Ubuntu 17/08/2008 19:11:34
EXCELLENT.

Well done Louis.

Louis for Mayor... Well.. Peterborough is proud of him !!
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Laura_Jayne,

Peterborough 17/08/2008 20:09:21
Well Done!
Gold in London 2012!!
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