After a performance at the Olympics opening ceremony, it was British musical legend Paul McCartney's turn to take to the stands, flanked by his daughter Stella (L) and his wife Nancy Shevell (R) as he cheered on Team GB during athletics events on Saturday. Three British athletes won three athletics gold medals Saturday in a period of 45 minutes, contributing to what The Sunday Times called "one of the greatest days in British sporting history."
London 2012 photo of the day: McCartney cheers on Team GB
AFP Relax – Sun, Aug 5, 2012Overall Medal Count
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 4 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
| 5 | South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 6 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
| 7 | France | 11 | 11 | 12 | 34 |
| 63 | Malaysia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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