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Gemma Gibbons delivered Britain's first Olympic judo medal in 12 years with a silver after she was beaten by American Kayla Harrison in the women's underkgs final at ExCeL. Gibbons, who spent six months out of the sport after needing surgery on her rowsells exmouth font, had lit up North Arena 2 as she battled to through to semi-finals and then disposed of world champion Audrey Tcheumeo with an ippon throw in golden score.
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Rachel Smith left and Georgina Cassar right will be competing. Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear.
