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The statement then went on to say that the two had agreed not to "engage in social media activity during the Games' period".įollowing their sabbatical in Europe away from the spotlight in their own nation, D’Arcy and Monk will then have to fund their own journey back home. "It is understood theyare intending to holiday in Europe with family and friends." "The AOC Team Executive has agreed to this change in plans on the basis that Monk and D'Arcy do not remain in London or return to London during the period of the London Olympic Games." "D'Arcy and Monk were due to return to Australia tonight following the conclusion of the Olympic swimming competition," a statement from the AOC said. There was public uproar over the duo’s pictures on Facebook of them brandishing guns. The Australian Olympic Committee revealed on Saturday that both had surrendered their accreditation and left the Olympic Village. This morning, the British newspapers reflected the ecstatic mood with headlines like "SENSATIONAL!" in the Sunday Telegraph, "THE SIX PACK" in the Sun on Sunday, and "GOLD RUSH!" in the Observer.Īustralian swimmers Nick D'Arcy and Kenrick Monk have now left London 2012. "Most importantly, it is a day for the athletes – the Olympic champions – and the millions of supporters throughout our country who have lifted them on their shoulders and helped make this possible." And it is a day our country will never forget." "It is a day unlike any that has been seen in the modern history of British Olympic sport. Team GB chef de mission Andy Hunt gave his thoughts soon after the end of the session."What unfolded over the course of a single day has been years in the making," he said. London mayor Boris Johnson joined in tweeting "Forget about Super Saturday, this was Spectacular Saturday! What a night! So so proud." Proud to be cheering her on with the home crowd. Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted "Awe-inspiring win for Jessica Ennis. In the celebrations it seemed nearly everyone in the host nation was watching. Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford and Mo Farah won the heptathlon, long jump and 10,000m within a captivating hour of competition. On day eight of London 2012, gold medals first came in rowing in the men's four and the women's lightweight double sculls before another gold came from the velodrome in the women’s team pursuit.īut it was the evening session in the Olympic Stadium that had the nation going wild with celebration. On Saturday they won six gold medals, including three in track and field. (ATR) Great Britain is in celebratory mood today after Team GB's most successful day at an Olympics in 104 years. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 04: Jessica Ennis celebrates after winning gold in the heptathlon on Day 8 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on Augin London, England.