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BBC commentators show their passion when Mo Farah wins Olympic Gold. Colin Jackson, Denise Lewis and Michael Johnson exhibit behind the scenes excitement of being a fan that is rarely captured. The no cheering rule in the media pressbox is only intended for US athletes.

The UK won gold medals in heptathlon, Jessica Ennis, men’s long jump, Greg Rutherford, and the men’s 10,000 meters, Mo Farah for the track and field at the London Olympic events Saturday.

The Observer declared it “Britain’s greatest day,” and the Sunday Times — reaching for wartime resonances — said it was “Our finest Olympic hour.” For the Sunday Telegraph, it was simply “Sensational.”  Click Here