Before the Olympics began, Victoria Pendleton predicted confidently that London 2012 would become known as the 'girlie games'. What incredible foresight the British track cyclist showed. Her prophecy has come true in spectacular fashion, with GB's girls delivering many of the historic moments for which these Games will be forever remembered. From Jessica Ennis powering to gold in the heptathlon and Charlotte Dujardin's incredible elegance in the dressage, to the hurricane force of boxer Nicola Adams and the immense strength of character shown by our rowers, London 2012 has definitely been about our female athletes. Scroll down for interviews with the winners
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Britain's female Olympians have won ten gold medals, the same number as Germany
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They outrank France, Spain and Australia in the medal table after wins in events from rowing to taekwondo
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Scientific study shows Britain punching way above its weight for size of population
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Lord Coe praises contribution of female athletes at London Games
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