19 Gold, 13 Silver and 15 Bronze...How Team Gb Won Their 47 Medals ; Britain's Olympic Heroes 2008

Evening Standard - London › October 16, 2008

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DAY 11 Tuesday 19 August 28. GOLD PAUL GOODISON Sailing, Mens laser Goodison, who just mised out on bronze in 2004, led going into the medal race and held on to first by finishing ahead of his nearest rival, Swedens Rasmus Myrgren. The 30-year-old said: It just feels unbelievable. Its going to take a while to sink in . . . but wow. 29. GOLD VICTORIA PENDLETON Cycling, Womens sprint The 27-year- old racer from Hitchin won gold in what was her only event at the velodrome. Ive wanted this so badly, she said after seeing off Anna Meares, of Australia. Id beaten everyone in the field so there was a lot pressure on me to claim a medal.

30. GOLD CHRIS HOY Cycling, Mens sprint Hoy became the most successful Scottish Olympian ever as he beat team-mate Jason Kenny to become the first Briton in 100 years to win three golds at a single Olympic games. The Scot with tree trunks for thighs had too much power for Kenny as he claimed Team GBs eighth track cycling gold. Its like he has swallowed a motorbike, said his Dutch rival, Theo Bos. 31. SI LVER JASON KENNY Cycling, Mens sprint It was a tall order going up against Hoy but the 20-year-old still managed to push the Scot all the way only losing the opening race by half a wheels length. But Hoy then cruised the second race to take his place at the top of the podium yet again. Kenny said: You turn up at the Olympics and finish second and you think you know, Im really very good!

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19 Gold, 13 Silver and 15 Bronze...How Team Gb Won Their 47 Medals ; Britain's Olympic Heroes 2008

32. SILVER GERMAINE MASON Athletics, Mens high jump The 25-year- old, born in Kingston, Jamaica, shocked everybody as he cleared 2.34metres and edged out defending champ...

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