Six medals on day six

On day six of London 2012, TeamGB enjoyed fantastic success with a haul of six medals, three of them gold.

The canoeists Tim Baillie and Etienne Scott won gold at Lee Valley White Water Centre, just ahead of fellow Britons David Florence and Richard Hounslow who took silver in the canoe slalom C2 event. The two crews were faultless in their runs, picking up no penalties to ensure that this was Britain’s most successful day in the history of the sport.

Lee Valley is the only new London 2012 venue that was opened prior to the Games for community use. £900,000 of National Lottery investment by Sport England investment is already delivering the legacy of world-class facilities for paddlers of all ages and abilities.

The centre will re-open on September 8 so if you’re interested in trying canoeing, kayaking or rafting in this Olympic venue, visit Lee Valley White Water Centre’s website.

Canoe England is working hard to get more people involved in the sport through its Go Canoeing programme, with starter sessions running across the country this summer. By providing a range of captivating opportunities and resources, it aims to demonstrate how fun and accessible canoeing can be. You can find out more on the Go Canoeing website.

There was more British success at the Velodrome where Sir Chris Hoy took his personal gold tally to five as he, Philip Hindes and Chris Kenny won the team sprint. Sport England has invested £10.5 million of lottery funding in the Velopark. After the Games, a road circuit and off-road trail will be added to the existing facilities, catering for everyone from recreational cyclists through to elite. More people than ever are getting on their bikes every week - to find out how to join them, visit the Sky Ride website.

TeamGB’s third gold of the day was won by shooting star 25-year-old Peter Wilson who won the double trap. Find out how to try this sport at thegamesandbeyond.com.