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Jessica Ennis
DOB: 28/1/1986
Event: Heptathlon
Medals: Olympic gold
Keri-Anne Payne
DOB: 9/12/1987
Events: 10km open water swimming
Medals: 1 silver
Kelly Holmes
DOB: 19/04/1970
Event: Athletics
Medals: 2 golds-Athens 2004, 1 bronze-Sydney 2000
Jonathan Edwards
DOB: 10/05/1966
Event: Athletics (triple jump)
Medals: Gold- 2000
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Sugar Ray Leonard
DOB: 17/5/1956
Event: Boxing
Medals: 1 gold
Lasse Viren
DOB: 22/7/1949
Events: 5,000/10,000m
Medals: Four golds
1992 - Barcelona
Linford Christie sprinted to 100m gold for Britain at an Olympic Games best remembered for America's basketball dream team.
1976 - Montreal
In another Games affected by non-sporting issues, Romanian 14-year-old gymnast Nadia Comaneci caused a sensation on the uneven bars when she was awarded the first-ever perfect score of 10.0.
Olympic Legends
Olympics History
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Rowing chief Tanner knighted
David Tanner has been rewarded for the continued success of his British Rowing programme with a knighthood.
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Copeland targets Rio Games
Olympic rowing champion Kat Copeland has put retirement plans on hold, confirming that she intends to defend her title in 2016 at the Rio Games.
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Watkins making careful decision
Olympic Double Sculls gold medallist, Anna Watkins, hasn't ruled out competing at the Rio Olympics - but says she'll take time to make a decision.
Latest News
Rowing chief Tanner knighted
David Tanner has been rewarded for the continued success of his British Rowing programme with a knighthood.
Grainger tipped for Rio 2016
Katherine Grainger has been backed to go for gold again at the Rio Games in 2016 at the age of 40.
Grainger: Life is unreal
Katherine Grainger has been amazed at how unreal her life has become in the wake of winning Olympic gold.
Zac Purchase
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August 12, 2012 11:32am
Searle savours brilliant bronze (1:53)
Great Britain's rowing team has enjoyed a good games winning nine medals in total. Greg Searle won bronze with the men's eight.
Event Guide
Team GB's Olympic Coxless four told Sky Sports News that teamwork was key to their success after winning gold.
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