Big congrats to Team GB's Tom Daley - he is celebrating straight As in his A-levels today.
The 18-year-old diver - who won bronze at London 2012 - announced his happy news on Twitter, posting the message:
"I go an A in Spanish! Overall I have A* photography (A2), A Spanish (A2) and A maths (AS) thanks 2 @plymouthcolleg1."
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He then tweeted a photo showing a print out of his results.
I got an A in Spanish! Overall I have A* photography(A2), A spanish(A2) and A maths(AS) :) thanks 2
- Tom Daley (@TomDaley1994) August 16, 2012@plymouthcolleg1 :D lockerz.com/s/235110330
Earlier this morning he tweeted his nervous excitement at collecting his results, posting: "Good luck to everyone collecting A level results today!!! I am getting mine soon"
Tom won bronze in the 10-metre platform at the London 2012 Games.
Congratulations Tom!
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- <p> <strong>Answer:</strong> B. Continents</p>

- <p> <strong>What are the names of the London Games mascots?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>Wenlock and Mandeville</p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> Wallace and Gromit</p> <p> <strong>C. </strong>Ant and Dec</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer: </strong>A. Wenlock and Mandeville</p>

- <p> <strong>Jessica Ennis is one of Team GB’s best hopes for a gold medal. But in which athletics event does she compete?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>Heptathlon</p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> Triathlon</p> <p> <strong>C. </strong>Decathlon</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer: </strong>A. Heptathlon </p>

- <p> <strong>What is the name of the high speed train that will whisk passengers from St Pancras to the Olympic Park in seven minutes?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A.</strong> Arrow</p> <p> <strong>B. </strong>Torch</p> <p> <strong>C.</strong> Javelin</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer:</strong> C. Javelin </p>

- <p> <strong>Usain Bolt is known as the world’s fastest man and is set to be the star of the 100 metre race. Which country does he represent?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>Jamaica</p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> USA</p> <p> <strong>C.</strong> Canada</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer:</strong> A. Jamaica </p>

- <p> <strong>In which seaside town will the sailing events take place?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>Weymouth</p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> Blackpool</p> <p> <strong>C. </strong>Scarborough</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer:</strong> A. Weymouth</p>

- <p> <strong>Rower Sir Steve Redgrave won more Olympic gold medals than any other Briton. How many?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>3</p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> 5</p> <p> <strong>C.</strong> 7</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer:</strong> B. 5</p>

- <p> <strong>How long is the Olympic Marathon in which Britain’s Paula Radcliffe hopes to star?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A.</strong> Just over six miles </p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> Just over 26 miles</p> <p> <strong>C. </strong>Just over 106 miles</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer:</strong> B. Just over 26 miles</p>

- <p> <strong>Who sings the official Olympic song called Survival?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>Muse</p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> Madness</p> <p> <strong>C.</strong> Madonna</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer:</strong> A. Muse </p>

- <p> <strong>Which of these sports is not included in this year’s games?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>Taekwondo</p> <p> <strong>B. </strong>Archery</p> <p> <strong>C.</strong> Golf</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer: </strong>C. Golf </p>

- <p> <strong>Which Royal is set to compete for Team GB in the equestrian events?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>Zara Phillips</p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> Prince Harry</p> <p> <strong>C.</strong> Princess Eugenie</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer: </strong>A. Zara Phillips </p>

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- <p> Answer: A. McDonald's </p>

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- <p> <strong>Answer: </strong>C. Diving</p>

- <p> <strong>Danny Boyle will direct the opening ceremony, which will include live animals. What was the name of his 2008 Oscar winning film?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>How to Marry a Millionaire</p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> Slumdog Millionaire</p> <p> <strong>C. </strong>Who Wants To Be A Millionaire</p>

- <p> <strong>Answer: </strong>B. Slumdog Millionaire</p>

- <p> <strong>The Olympic Stadium can seat how many people?</strong></p> <p> <strong>A. </strong>8,000 </p> <p> <strong>B.</strong> 18,000</p> <p> <strong>C. </strong>80,000</p>

- <p> </p> <p> <strong>Answer: </strong>C.<strong> </strong>80,000</p>

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- <p> <strong>Answer:</strong> B. Bronze</p>

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