Day 15 BBC One: 12.45-17.30 Olympics

MUSIC # You better run...

COMMENTATOR: She has the entire home crowd behind her... Oh, a

magnificent moment! Da Silva wins gold.

Thiago browse the silver is the new Olympic champion. -- Thiago da

Silva. Michael Phelps's 23rd gold. Usain Bolt gets it, the Odyssey

continues. To get an Olympic medal in front of

your home crowd... The boy who grew up on the streets

of Salvador has just been crowned Olympic champion. Brazil win their

first gold in the Olympic men's volleyball competition. Gold for

Brazil! Good afternoon. Last weekend of the

Olympics. Last big push for all involved, and indeed for you, after

all of these late night you have been polling over the last two

weeks. Is it really two weeks since the opening day of this Olympic

Games? The city has made a really big impression on all of us. It is

perhaps the most that tag you and beautiful than the big stadiums. But

what kind of impression have these gains made on Brazil? -- The Miz

spectacular. It will officially be their most golden games ever, and

everybody in this country is waiting and wondering where all of a sixth

historic gold may come. Will it be in the football, the men was like

football final this evening. Brazil take on Germany, yes, Germany,

trying to banish the ghosts of that 7-1 defeat in their own World Cup

here two years ago. Or it might come this afternoon in the canoe. It is

at Lagoa that we are going very shortly. It is not just the answer

is there for Brazil, but also for Great Britain, -- it is not just

jobs us. This is without question our best away games in history.

Guildford's Power Pablo Liam Heath was fastest into the kayak single

200m Brit final, aiming to follow fellow Briton admitted either as

Olympic champion soon. After a 1-2 for the brownie boys in the men's

triathlon, three British women are prepared to swim, cycle and run

Copacabana today -- the Brownlee boys. The standard to beat is the

dominant American. A flat tire in London spoiled her chances then.

Fears flat speed is her trademark. Brazil's new era, the only athlete

to win to Mike Marvel so far in this games, Isaquias Queiroz dos Santos

has a nation backing him today. We are going there in just a few

moments for the first of those few finals featuring Liam Heath. The

women's triathlon is getting underway at 3pm today. Great racing

and great views. So many important moments on this final Saturday, the

busiest day of the Games. 30 gold medals to be played. 6pm, Nicola

Adams one fight away from retaining her flyweight title. In diving, Tom

Daley's medal will come. Get out strong and commit, the words that

Lindsay Sharp wrote on her hand, she is now on the Olympic 100m final. We

hope you will commit to another late night, because it is gold time for

Mo Farah again. He is the man to beat in the 5000 metres as he goes

for the Olympic double double. It has been done only once before. If

you stayed up last night late into the wee hours, and we gather that

millions of you have been doing, excellent, fair play to you. There

are only another couple of nice to do that. If you were actually down

the pub and enjoying a wee double double, you want to know whether

Usain Bolt completed his triple trouble? The answer is yes. --

triple triple. They get away first time, but here comes Usain Bolt.

Streaking away from the field. It is going to be gold for Jamaica. That

is superb. A new world record. Away they go, and Usain Bolt is

already going past him as though he wasn't there. Blasting round the top

bend. A new world record. I don't believe it. Usain Bolt had it in his

hands safely, a way round the top bend. Jamaica, one more change to

go. What is the time? It is a new world record. Three Gold muddles,

three world records. -- three gold-medal is. Very quickly out of

the box. Getting into his stride alongside Gatlin, here comes Usain

Bolt. He is going to go for gold. It is a clean start, Boult was out

of the blocks really well, already storming round the bend. Look at him

go. A three metre lead. Bolt is going to do it again. Gold all the

way. You cannot argue. Here he goes. Blocks away, and gone. Jamaica the

gold medallists again. It is a new record. He smashes it into pieces.

Gatlin gets away. Bolt left just a little bit in the blocks. Gatlin

leading up the moment, but Usain Bolt is going to take it. Bolt gets

it! What more does he have for us? He gets away well. Andre Pratte is

going well round the bend, but it is Usain Bolt, on his own, as he has

been throughout his career. Usain Bolt running away from everybody.

Running, for immortality as an athlete. It is a gold, his eighth

goal. -- his eighth gold. Number one. This is it, Usain Bolt is doing

what he always does, bringing it home for Jamaica. It is gold again.

The triple triple. He has done it. Usain Bolt, the greatest ever.

Joy I'm confined last night. I don't think there is any doubt that he is

the greatest ever. He might have the same number of Gold muddles on the

track anyway, but he said himself, Steve Cram called me immortal, I

like that. It is amazing to think that we in our lifetime have been

there to witness this man running. We will never forget him, I'm sure.

All right, she has done it, he has got the ninth gold medal. There was

a pretty dramatic conclusion in the women's sprint relay as well last

night. Great Britain's women in lane five.

A lot of noise in the stadium of the pole vault continues, but away they

go. The United States in lane one. Jamaica go in lane six, and Great

Britain just inside them, looking for the changeover. Strong to

Desiree Henry. Great Britain or strong position. -- Great Britain in

eight strong position. Dina Asher-Smith has it now. The United

States are looking quick. English Gardner handing it on the Tony

Barley. The United States lead. Great Britain are further. The

United States running for gold. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for silver.

Great Britain for bronze. The United States have it. 41.0. Blistering

with quick. She is bringing them home the gold. Jamaica took the

silver. And Great Britain have the bronze medal. First medal in this

event since 1984. But, number one, they say. And they are number one,

the United States. But the celebrations from Great Britain and

Northern Ireland, it is a new record, a new British record has

taken them to that bronze medal. What a run from them. Realistically,

they were always going to struggle to keep up with the United States

and Jamaica with the strength they have, but that was a wonderful run.

The most important thing is that real unity they showed together.

They are very familiar with each other, no wall the ins and outs,

where they are likely to be, how they are likely to drive out to the

start position -- no all the ins and bells. This is crucial to them

getting what they have got. The United States did all the damage,

really. Allyson Felix Howell Elaine Thompson so well, a great bat and

change to English Gardner. -- Allyson Felix held. -- a great baton

changeover. It would look at the smile of Dina Asher-Smith. We will

have a look at the hallways, we like to look at the baton changes. Is

there anywhere that things could have been improved? I'm not sure

that there could be for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A

national record to get the bronze medal, and that is what they need.

-- that is what it means. You're hoping for something, I bronze medal

is a great achievement. One of the best achievements about this- the

oldest person in their team, Asha Philip, is 25 years old. Apart from

that, you're talking about Desiree Henry, who runs very well against

Elaine Thompson. She is just 20. She passes the baton on the Dina

Asher-Smith, who is 20, who runs a storming run here for Great Britain,

she has got an Olympic champion outside her and she is making it

look great. Handing the baton on, who is also just 19, she is a

teenager. They managed to get an Olympic bronze medal. A brilliant

performance by them. On the inside lane, she was never going to let at

all. A former Olympic Campion at 100m, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce not

making any difference. An important gold medal for the United States.

Not too far away from their own world record which they set in

London. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce moving away. Those are the one, two,

three. The United States take it again. They defend the title. Even

with the great strength of Elaine Thompson and Shelly-Ann

Fraser-Pryce, they have the silver, Jamaica. Great Britain and Northern

Ireland are bronze, holding off Germany.

STUDIO: That brilliant bronze last night was Great Britain's 60th medal

of the games. They won 65 in total in the London home games four years

ago. There is a very real possibility of beating that record,

even today. There could be six medals in the offing today. No host

nation in history has ever come back for Mike years later and surpassed

their totals from their home games. -- four years later. It could be a

history making situation. These are the perspective muddles, potential.

Triathlon, boxing, Nicola Adams, Tom Daley going very well, the lead

qualifier in the semifinal this afternoon. Mo Farah, could be a

second gold for him. These are just potentials. We have got by the --

the four by 400 metres women's relay. Bianca Walkden is the world

champion in tae kwon do, she is trying to follow her housemate, Jade

Jones. Nobody is going to burgle their flat, that's for sure! There

is a lot to come over the next few hours.

It is potentially history making games also for the hosts.

The triple triple, that is what they call it here. Now they have a

picture of a picture of Marta, in the final against Canada, which they

lost. And then today, potentially against Germany, they're great

nemesis from two years ago. But there are medal potential is all

over the place for Brazil today. They have got through in the

volleyball finals. This is the new hero for the Brazilians. He is the

fifth athlete ever to win two medals in an Olympics, but no Brazilian has

ever won three, and that is on for them this morning. We will see that

in the 1000 metres canoe double. Now there is medal potential for Liam

Heath in the 200 metres kayak sprint. Rishi Persad is down there.

You certainly get about a bit. You are the litmus test for medals. It

has all been building up all week. The hockey over the two week period

came to a wonderful climax last night. Also we are hoping today we

will have a wonderful climax, at least for Great Britain and Liam

Heath. He goes at 1:07pm UK time in the final of the kayak 200 metres

finals. When he finished in the silver medal position alongside Jon

Schofield, Jon Schofield said how brilliant Liam Heath had been

looking in training. Expectations are high for him going into this

event. In London, this was the event Ed McKeever one gold medal. Ed

McKeever was replaced by Liam Heath because he beat him in the trials to

come out here for the Olympics in Rio. All looks good for Liam Heath,

but it is a tough race, but he has looked his best so far.

In terms of his international experience, in this particular

event, he is not really showing much about his form, so it is not a

surprise for those who know him, but it might be to everybody else in the

sprint canoeing world? It was about two years ago he took up the K1

single, he took it up and took it seriously and did it at a senior

level. He did win the European Championships in Moscow, won the

gold medal. His prospects are good, he's very good at this event, has

been very good in the K2, 200. If you look at his physique, he was

saying it yesterday, he can lift with one arm, his own body weight

plus 90 kilos strapped around his waist. He said he put the 90 kilos

around his waist in a belt and then lift yourself. He can do that at

least once, but his the seekers impressive, he has the bill,

explosive power. He is a man who is made for the K1 200 metres and

hopefully Great Britain can defend the title Ed McKeever 14 years ago,

this time courtesy of Liam Heath. A quick word about expectation level

for the Brazilian? He is without a kidney, since his exploits, he is

changing his name to with medals. He may not have a kidney, but he has

picked up two medals. He has lit up the lake here with his wonderful

attitude. He has got the most wonderful style as well, a crazy

haircut, it here in is and he lives the crowd, runs up and down and taps

everybody on their hands. They respond to him. He has a great

chance because alongside his compatriot, Erlon De Souza Silva,

they have won the world title in their 1000 metres. They have a

chance of winning a medal. That is up to 22 p.m. UK time. We are not

far away from what could be a history making moment from Liam

Heath. He stands on the brink of something special in the K1 200

metres. We wish him the best of luck and hopefully another gold medal on

the way. Good luck, Liam Heath, as he paddles out. This is the place

that brought so much success for Britain's Rovers and we hope now in

the canoe. Live to Helen Reeves and Patrick Winterton, for the final.

COMMENTATOR: thanks, Hazel. Very exciting year down Abdullah Gul in.

Starting the first final. Liam Heath denying Ed McKeever in

the place in the British broke. He is in sensational form, the

favourite for this event. Here is the man he trains with, Stephen

Bird, who has moved to the UK to train alongside Liam. Perhaps he is

the danger man? Yes, they are drawn next to each other. Stephen Bird

getting a lot of benefit with partnering with Liam, but it is

important to have that tight competition. Spain's Saul Craviotto,

who has already a gold medal. He was the silver medallist behind Ed

McKeever in London. Anyone who gets a good start is in with a shout of

medals. We are expecting this to be very close. Watch out for Liam

Heath, he is in lane five. He sits like the crowd on the hockey last

night, on the edge of their sea, slightly bent forward with tension.

But the reduction of air resistance may be a factor. The speed he

paddles art is sensational. Not the best of starts for Liam Heath. He is

looking to repeat Britain's success, but it is Maxime Beaumont of

France's has the lead at the moment. Liam Heath come strong, but has work

to do. 70 metres to go. Now he starts to edge forward as Maxime

Beaumont of France fades. Liam Heath has believed. He has got to stay

strong. Saul Craviotto coming in. The gold medal goes to Liam Heath.

He will leave Rio as the Olympic champion and the most successful

British Olympic paddler of all time. He has a gold, as silver and a

bronze to his collection. He leaps from seventh up to first in the

tally of British paddlers. Sensational. It took awhile to get

into the flow, it was a slow start, as we saw in the semifinals

yesterday. Maxime gave it everything? Maxime Beaumont took it

from the start, giving Heath a real challenge. But it was fantastic,

Heath looked like he knew it from the outset. Doesn't he come through

so fast towards the end. Just like Lisa Carrington in the women's, she

left it until the last 15 metres. Liam Heath left bitter little bit

later than that. Maxime Beaumont of France, who led for so much of the

race in silver, and Saul Craviotto of Spain who took the silver in this

event four years ago, he has a bronze medal to add to the gold he

took in a previous event. Today it was all about Liam Heath. Everyone

knew he was on form, when he won the last World Cup, everyone was talking

in terms of gold medals for Liam Heath. He has justified the fact he

is favoured. Helen, it is not just a physical and technical thing, it is

a mental race as well? It is, he has the confidence, the silver medal he

got with Jon Schofield in the 200 metres. Liam is dominant, came out

of the European Championships with a win. Hasn't been on the start line

that much in the K1 200 metres, but he was the man to beat. Maxime

Beaumont from France, gave it his all. Really challenged Heath, but he

nailed the last part and that is where it is one. It is for how long

you can hold on in that 200 metres. That is the photo finish for third.

We have Liam Heath out front winning by 1600 other second over Maxime

Beaumont who in a big lunge towards the finish, but it wasn't enough.

All the attention and the cameras are on Liam Heath. There is the

German, he looks disappointed, but the margins are so tight. He has

just heard, I can't believe it has taken so long for the German team to

pass the message on. That was the initial reading on the scoreboard.

They have looked at the photo finish and they cannot separate Germany's

Rauge with Spain's Saul Craviotto. We still have three finals to go.

What a moment when he realised he had the bronze medal. There is Liam

Heath. I cannot imagine how excited he would be coming into this race.

The expectation was phenomenal. Switch on your telly, we will have a

chance at the gold, and there we have it. Make the move, make the

move, he knew what he was doing and he did it. After ten minutes he was

in eighth position, but sensational, spinning his arms like a turbine.

Liam Heath has come through to take the gold medal so let's hear what he

has to say, the Olympic champion, Liam Heath.

The Olympic champion, how does that sound to you? Absolutely incredible.

It has been in my mind every day for the last four years. I felt like I

was switched on to automatic and just went. I just kept going. Bit of

a headwind today, unbelievable. You had is worried for a little minute,

Maxime Beaumont out in front, but any doubts in your mind? Not really,

you never pay attention to anyone around you, focus down your lane and

hit the start hard. Judge the conditions, little bit of a

headwind. Keep the grip, right down to the line. All the athletes we

speak to, the words they mention is the sacrifice they have made,

whether it be themselves, the people around them, when they come here and

how much it is worth it when you have won the gold medal. How much is

it worth it? Every ounce, I want to thank my friends and family who have

supported me. Also journey, he finished a couple of days ago, but

he has been checking out my sessions for me, amazing man, and my support

crew. You have now become the most successful Olympian when it comes to

canoe sprint athletes for Great Britain, exceeding Tim Brabham 's.

One gold, silver and a bronze, what does that mean to you? I haven't

thought about it, I glimpsed it on Facebook yesterday. Might try to

keep away from my phone and stop reading stuff, but I still look up

to those guys. Tim is one of my idols, I remember watching him when

I was little. All of the guys who have competed for Great Britain over

the years, I still look up to them. It is an incredible feeling. You are

now the standard setter for anyone who wants to paddle,

congratulations. Johnny, we will hopefully speak to you. Come back to

us after the medal ceremony. Johnny, I think you are a bit emotional, can

you turn round slightly. What was your reaction as he crossed the

line? Unbelievable. I am overwhelmed. To see him realise that

is, a bone fide Olympic champion, it is amazing. To have one of your best

friends do that, I know what he has put into it. You have shared this

journey with him, even though you weren't in the boat, you were

feeling every moment? I am sure he was much more confident than I was,

once they got going. He had to stay calm to ease past Maxime Beaumont,

he is a flyer. Hearts and mouths watching that. But he just flew by

him. We will take a look at the race from the start once again.

Liem did what he did in the semifinal, he doesn't get off to the

best. But he didn't panic. He never panics. It would be nice to see him

get off the bat starts, if you make a mistake on the start, the race is

over, but if you are as fast as Liem, you can afford to be a bit,.

It is extraordinary to be that much faster than everybody else. Just

describe the closing stages? We doing credibly painful training.

This technique, he just doesn't falter, he is like a machine. This

is the moment, the plunge at the end just to secure. Everybody else is

lunging more than him as well. We talk about the type of athlete that

he is. I'm talking about what he is now, Liam Heath is the man who was

the most successful Olympian when it comes to canoe sprint. As he always

does and most people would do, he is very modest at the moment. But as a

fellow athlete, can you describe what it means? It means everything

for our sport, to be winning medals in crew boats, individual boats,

especially such a fantastic race is that where it can really, truly

inspire a generation of athletes back home. Ultimately, that is what

it comes down to, when we come up to the Olympics in these events and

guys like you and Liem win here today, are you fully aware of the

impact that you can have with what you do out here? Yes, completely,

there is no point to any of this if it is not having a benefit to

people's lives. This is a sport that a lot of people will not have tried,

but they might love and it might have a great effect on their lives.

Absolutely, if it gets people out there, I think that performance

really will do it, it's the best. How much better can this get? It can

get better, there is lots of events that we haven't won. I would like to

see young lads have the opportunity to do what Liem has just done. A

word about how you can get into it. Some people come into this quite

late, some people coming to canoe sprinting through other means,

perhaps they are training for something else and they take it up

to develop certain parts of their physique. What is the best way to

get into it if you want to do it? There is no one best way. The best

way is to try it and see whether you enjoy it. I started quite early, as

did Lee, but some of the girls on the team started much later. It is

quite a good sport, it doesn't matter too much, there is many, many

clubs around the country that can be found on their websites, just look

it up and go and give it a go and you will be supported all the way. I

was chatting to Hazel about how strong you have to be to do this,

and the type of abilities you have. We were talking to Liem yesterday

with Hazel and we were mentioning the fact that he can do pull-ups

with a 90 kilograms weight around him. Is that standard for you guys?

It is not standard, because he's the best in the world. But that is a

good benchmark, we are both up around those kind of weights. But,

yeah, we were going for the world record fully in the gym. We googled

it and found the Guinness Book of Records of 93.5 kilos. It was never

quite a good time to attempt it, but I think he has got it in him. It is

incredible, the explosive power that you guys have. When you so good over

200m, how hard it is to stretch out? It is pretty hard, but there are a

few guys doing it here. A French guy paddling K2 with Maxime just there.

And a German guy has done it from K2. They are heroes, in my mind.

Fantastic athletes. I wouldn't be able to do it at the moment. But I

think that the secret of their success would be very specific, not

doing anything that doesn't impact out there. Gradually you will see

the two disciplines get further away from each other. The other thing

that has been the secret to the success of the Great Britain team

has been the strong bond between you all. Lots of support for each other,

as last night was talking about the fact that you were hoping here -- as

Liam. You have another role in supporting Rachel as part of the K

for 500 team. Absolutely. So will the K for 500 team. I'm going up to

watch them in their preparations, they are looking very strong. Have

used meant a lot of time chatting to her since the silver medal about her

own prospects? No, we don't need to go into it into much detail. She

knows what she needs to do. We try and keep it chilled between races. I

give bits of advice when I can, but they are really well looked after

with their coach. When you are in a format, you have got good supports,

she is in a good play. Liam was saying that he is avoiding social

media, but he looks on Facebook about the team's details. Has there

been much reactions as the silver medal? Have you looked at it and

messages from back home? It has been great. I managed to get through them

all. I'm so grateful to everyone who has gone out there and expressed

kind wishes, both before the race and after. It is really cool. I just

hope to share the medal. Add Liam have the medal with many people at

home. We are very proud of both you and Liam, thank you so much for

coming to talk to us. Well done on the silver medal. Hopefully there is

more to come for you both. We are not far away from the final of the

sea to 1000 metres. Brazilian is the kiosk Eros De Santis is hoping for

the third middle of his games. Germany lane four in this final.

Hungary, Uzbekistan, Ukraine on their left. Brazil are the

favourites. Here they are. The front man is the Sousa Silva. Behind him,

Quiros. Santos. The Germans on their left weighing in at 180, giving away

seven kilos. That could be significant in this headwind. The

Cubans have a habit of finishing seventh in major finals, we will see

if they can do better. The Czech Republic in seven. And then Russia,

Stockwell of an Pervukhin, five World Championships. Shtokalov has

taken bronze in the sea 1000, looking to double up on his medals.

We now have 17 nations who have shared the 27 medals of our. France

joining the 16 who already medal before today. 1000 metres is the

distance. It is the seed to, one of the hardest boats to paddle. Keep an

eye on Lane five, the Brazilians. Money has it that they will lead at

the 500 metres stage. It is then a question of whether they can hang

on. In the World Championships, they led from start to finish. But

Hungary, down in ninth position at the halfway stage, missed out by

just .3 of a second. It is a -- really a question of whether the

Brazilians can get far enough ahead to make everybody else's job to tar.

I'm not sure they will allow them to get that lead. You can see the

Uzbekistan crew in lane number two, trying to keep up with them. It will

be interesting to see how one the Brazilian pair can stay out of the

lead. It is quite tight. We are coming into the first 15, 15 still

to go. The Brazilians, Uzbekistan, followed by Germany. I expect the

Germans have a strong finish towards the end. The 1000 metres is all

about having a really good plan. You have to have a plan and react the

things that are happening around you, but you don't want to chase the

crew out in the front, as long as you don't let them go too far. Still

Brazil leading, coming up towards the 500 metres stage. At 500 metres,

they were around 147 yesterday. I think they might be slower than

that. Only 15 kph on the clock. I say only, but that is still very,

very quick. But compare that to 21 in the 400 metres, and the 24 that

the K fors not top. The only team dropping back other Hungarians on

the far side but they do tend to come good in the second half of the

race. Now was the time for them to prove that. On the near side,

Shtokalov an Pervukhin of Russia, trying to level up with the

Brazilians. This shot showing that Brazil still have a slightly longer

lead, maybe 2.5 or three metres is the margin at the moment. They still

look easy, Helen. They still look comfortable, this part of the course

is where they settle down, their strike rate has gone down a bit.

Russians are beginning to make a move in lane number eight, as well

as the crew from Uzbekistan. If there is a master of the comeback in

the race, it is the front position in the German boat, Brendel. He is a

huge man. But he has power in the last 250 like nobody else on this

planet. Expect to see Germany comeback. Their move will start any

time now. With 250 to go, Brazil are leading, the Russians are looking

good in lane eight, just .47 is the margin. But don't expect Brazil to

give this one up easily. It is a question of when they go. Still

Russia fighting, they started with about 350 to go. Germany are edging

up alongside the Brazilians. Brazil still in the lead at the moment, but

Germany coming up in the other side in lane number four. The Russians

looking much stronger in eight. The slight advantage of being in eight,

the Brazilians might not be fully aware of that, but they are

certainly aware of the Germans edging up alongside. Germany looking

for their third gold medal in these championships. Now the Brazilians

have got a race again. They have got to work. The last 100m. 60 metres to

go now. Germany broken clear, Excel and rating into the closing stages.

It is Germany with Brendel and Vandrey who take gold. And Isaquias

Queiroz dos Santos has got himself a third model, but it is another

silver. He got a silver in the sea one 1000th. He desperately wanted

the gold here, and he will be disappointed. When he looks back in

a day's time, a week's time, a month's time and the year's time,

you will realise what an incredible achievement he has made at these

Games. He is the first canoe paddle to win three medals in one Olympic

Games. Across three disciplines, first time he has done it, they are

happy with that. They always knew that they would have a big challenge

on their hands with the German crew. But they did what they do, they know

their race plan, they have done it every single time. Isaquias Queiroz

dos Santos, what an absolute star. He is going to be a absolute hero,

that is for sure. Three medals, two silvers and won bronze for Isaquias

Queiroz dos Santos. Brendel is going home with two golds. Germany were

seventh in the World Championships. But that was with a completely

different crew. He will be back in the crowd in about five minutes'

time. Having led the 965 metres, he will be disappointed. They just

couldn't hang on. What do you do when you have got Brendel on your

left hand side? We mentioned in the sea one 1000, Brendel showed Dos

Santos a lot of respect by not letting him get away, which is

usually how the men's final pans out will win you in the C1. Isaquias

Queiroz dos Santos knew how he races. They know what each other are

going to do. They do the same in the crew races, it is a strategy that

they have. 1000 metres is about having your own race, but you have

got to make sure that you are playing to who is around you and you

know where you fit within that. Absolute delight, they knew what

they were doing, they were very much in control, they didn't let the

Brazilian pair get away too far. It was a really good 1000 metre sea to

final. Do you think if it had been a tale with a body weight advantage,

the Germans were 17 or 18 kilograms heavier than the Brazilians, the

headwind could have been a factor. It could have been, but who knows?

Everybody should be adaptable. Pablo is at Olympic level should be

adaptable. They need to complete at all levels -- paddlers need to be

adaptable. They need to compete. There are your champions. Brendel

and Vandrey. Defending the title they won in 2012, four years ago.

And there are your silver medallists. What a fantastic job

they have done for Brazilian paddling. It is always a concern

when you come to venues like this one, and of course the slalom

course. You just wonder what it is going to look like in four years'

time, will it continue? Will there be any enthusiasm for that

particular sport over the next Olympiad? I think flat wood canoeing

is going through the roof. I imagine it is. They have already started

national programme, having other nations coming and supporting them

and paddling with them. Fingers crossed it will make quite a big

difference. Flat water paddling, it is a bit easier, you need a flat

water paddle on. Certainly they will be inspired from Isaquias Queiroz

dos Santos's performances. What a morning so far. Liam Heath with the

gold, and Brendel and Vandrey taking golf Germany. Well done to Sebastian

Brendel, who won C1 with gold earlier this week. A great week for

him. Looking forward to what's coming up at 147 the your time. It

is the final of K for 500 metres for women. John Cho Field was hoping

that his girlfriend Rachel Cawthorn can do herself and her country proud

once again. She was part of the team that finished fifth in London. There

is Liam Heath early on. Wonderful shots of his gold medal, which

hopefully will be inspiring. That is coming up. It is a tough

task, up against Hungary, Belarus and Germany. But the medal ceremony

for Liam Heath and his gold medal in the men's's kayak single 200 metres

is imminent. Here they come for the presentation of the medals but

became one, 200 metres. Liam Heath is no stranger to the walk towards

the podium. He did it in London. He did it just two days ago in the K2

200 here with Jon Schofield. This time, he is his own. He has won what

is rapidly becoming the blue ribbon event at the sprint meeting. It is a

spectacle, it all happens in front of the crowd, it is dynamic and fast

and one of the most explosive events on the course. No doubt, there won't

be a handy man around, for the fact they brought this into the Olympic

programme in 2012. It saved his career. Frank Garner, presenting the

gifts. It is ashamed they haven't got Ed

McKeever to come out and hand out the gold medal, that would have been

a nice touch I bet he has been glued to the screen this morning to see

what his ex-teammate was going to do. Liam Heath winning the selection

for the British crew, with his victory at the European

Championships. He started to look very sharp. World Championships, Ed

McKeever racing for Great Britain on that occasion. Only one boat from

each nation in each discipline. So getting to the Olympics, the hardest

part. The bronze medal going to Saul Craviotto of Spain. He adds it to

the gold he tugged in the K2 200 metres. The Spaniards have had a

good meet. The two bronze medals to be awarded.

Slightly surprised they didn't step up together.

Rauge, Germany. This is bizarre, when they recorded exactly the same

time. I wonder who they decide who comes first. It goes down to 1000th

of a second. He is a big man, 34-year-old from

Burling. Germany have now had medals with Sebastian Brendel, they got the

gold in the K2 500 metres. Rauge gets himself a bronze medal. His

last chance, he has grabbed it. Great to see such a veteran enjoying

his moment. When we caught him on camera, he didn't know he was joint

bronze medal position, and when we were watching, it came to his

realisation that is what he got. His face, it was jubilation. A man who

has already got one gold medal to his name from the K2 200 metres. He

will keep Liam Heath under pressure over the next few seasons. Saul

Craviotto, six feet four. Maxime Beaumont, the first French medal,

which is great news for them. They would be very disappointed. They got

a gold in the canoe slalom. They will be delighted to get back on the

podium. This is the moment we have been waiting for. Britain's first

gold medal at the canoe sprint. Liam Heath. From Guildford, move to

Maidenhead. Britain's number one star now and the most successful

Olympic paddler Great Britain have ever had. What a moment for him. He

moves ahead of Ed McKeever and Tim Brabham 's. Multiple murder list as

well, with a gold and two bronze medals. Liam Heath has a gold,

silver and a bronze. What a bronze. Water collection. A tearful moment

coming up, Helen? I am sure there will be, in the crowd, his mum and

dad, his wife will be there with tears in their eyes. Rauge and

Craviotto sharing the bronze, Maxime Beaumont with the silver for France.

Gold medal number 25 for Great Britain. They have in excess of 60

medals at these games, closing in on the tally of 65 they had from London

2012. An ambition taking 70 from Rio, maybe that was a bit too much,

but they have done fabulously well and after the women's hockey last

night, great to see Liam Heath notching up another gold medal. It

is amazing. Everybody thought he could do it. But there is such a

good thing in believing someone can do it, even believing yourself if

you can do it, then going out there and doing it. His paddling has been

phenomenal, all season, he has been a great form, he has got better and

better. All credit to the coach, he came in and did such fantastic time.

Great Britain moving on to two gold and two silver for great British

paddling. It looks good for the future of British paddling. Liam

Heath will be just as excited as we are. Without question, it has been

the most wonderful 24-hour period. I have really enjoyed myself in Rio,

thanks to the hockey team last night and now Liam Heath this morning.

Chatting to Liam Heath earlier in the week, after his silver medal, it

was his birthday earlier this week. He had no recollection it was his

birthday, he was so focused on what he was here for. After winning the

silver medal he wanted to focus on the K1 200 metres. And he did.

Speaking to the team and Helen and Patrick, there was always an air of

confidence and his chances. Even in the lead up, we were talking about

how confident everyone was. He had that air of confidence all the way

through. What was lovely to see, a British athlete in new sprint, just

being in control of everything. He struggled a little bit at the start,

as we thought he might have done, but he was always seemingly in

control as he brought it back and took the gold today. The next event

of course is the women's K for 500 metres. The B final is up first. The

Great Britain team of Jess Walker and Rachel Cawthorn, Rebii Simon and

Louisa Gurski, they will be lining up. But the final is imminent, I

will chat to you a bit after that as we look ahead to the last British

representation here on the water. It is back to Helen and Patrick.

Thanks, we have just been going down the pictures of the boats involved.

Argentina didn't quite scrape through to the A final. The K4,

difficult boat to paddle. You have to get it up to speed. That is

generally the job of those at the front. Then maintaining the speed

all the way through to the finish. A 500 metres, looking for a time of

around 135 with this headwind. A bad start could cost you any chance.

Kazakhstan dropping away in the early stages. It is France on the

far side of your picture. Argentina looking good, a few fans have turned

up today, but not as many as yesterday. France looking good at

the moment as well as Poland. Poland were disappointing yesterday, would

have expected to see them in that A final. They are working together,

crucial the timing is spot on, otherwise they are working against

each other. I have in my notes that France don't have any medal so far,

but I had to correct that after Maxime Beaumont took the silver

medal a few moments ago. But this is for positions nine and onwards. The

polis should have been in the A final, they have so much talent.

No surprise to see them pulling clear. This is the form they should

have shown yesterday. They finished fourth in their semifinal. Only

three tenths of a second outside qualifying. Disappointing,

considering they were finishing in the top three of the World Cup this

season. We have Kazakhstan and China. They won't get out of the

boat, they will move towards the stands to support their fellow

paddlers in the A final. Great Britain go in lane eight in around

four minutes time. I have a Liam Heath with the gold medal, John

Anderson, the performance director for British canoeing, what does it

feel like to have that around your neck? Absolutely amazing. I am on

top of the world. Been having a really good competition, we came in

strong and we have been keeping form throughout the whole thing so we

have had to keep a level head and executing everything we have done in

training. Whatever the emotions like on the podium with the national

anthem? It is something you dream about the so long, and then when you

are living it for real, it is a surreal moment. Got to savour it as

much as you can. You had no idea about your birth date when I

mentioned it to you early this week, will you celebrate it tonight? I

might have a little celebration at the GB house. I suspect it will be

bigger than little. I'll let you go, you have more people to talk to.

Well done. I will talk to John, and hear him wax lyrical. Well done. He

has led the team brilliantly, and the whole team has dazzled?

Congratulations, Olympic champion and an amazing performance. He was

the fastest in the heat and the semifinal but he still had to

executed. It was a high-class field, for athlete on the podium. A great

athlete to work with. The women's K4 final coming up, can they live

themselves, given the strength of opposition, to do something better

than we think they can? There is a lot of belief. Olympic Games, they

are tough races. High-class field. The girls were fifth at the World

Championships last year. Second from the medals. We have a headwind

today, which will suit them a bit better in the second half of the

race. Accelerating across the line is something they do. They will give

100%, no doubt about that, everyone in the team has over these past 17

days. We have had a fantastic games, still one event to go and until the

last boat crosses the line, we are not done. Feet are firmly on the

ground. It has been a great experience and I wish them all the

best, like I do for all of our athletes. We hand to the

commentators for the last British representation here, the women's

team from Great Britain going in the final of the K4 500 metres.

COMMENTATOR: once this is complete there is just two races to go. We

can see the British crew, Walker at the front, Crowthorne, Simon and

Gurski in fourth. -- Cawthorn. Representation from three different

clubs. Exciting times for them. Can they prove the commentator is wrong

and get into the medals? It's going to be tough. Hungry and Germany have

led this event for the last seven Olympics. Hungry are the reigning

champions, Germany won three in succession before that. We are

expecting to see them having major battle. Belarus showed yesterday

that they could be in the running for a top to position. The battle

for third, New Zealand, Belarus, Ukraine and hopefully the British

crew and the near side. Pelling, they have got to get a good start.

500 metres only, them away. Ukraine look good. Germany in the pink vote

in Lane six should get away well. Certainly a much more dynamic start

from the British crew. They're looking ahead. They just need to

pick up the pace. They need to look at bringing it up a bit harder

between 100 and 200. At the moment, Germany in the pink out take the

lead. We expect the three leaders to be very, very tight. New Zealand,

the dedicated 31 -- dedicated K4 team. You can see the New Zealand

boat just dropping back. The British crew find themselves a quarter of a

length down, a second and a half off the pace. The second half of the

races where they came good in the semifinal yesterday. They've got to

do even better this time round. Walker, Cawthorn, Simon and Gurski

are desperate to make it into the top three but it is a big ask with

Germany and Hungary in a class of their own. It is Germany versus

Hungary. Hungry the Olympic champions in the white boat, just

ahead of Germany in the pink. The Hungarians are taking out very hard

at the moment. Germany in second. In the bronze medal position is where

Great Britain starts to come through hard in this last part, but I can't

see them coming through at the moment. It is Germany who comes

through when they take the title for the second time in succession. We

have Belarus with the bronze. Great Britain, as predicted by some, down

in sixth or seventh position. But a masterclass of pacing and paddling

from the Hungarians, is about in the front seat. Kozak notches up a third

Olympic gold medal at the paddling canoes sprint. No other female canoe

sprinter has done that. Two have done it on the men's side in

Ferguson from New Zealand. What a performance. Germany lead at

the halfway stage. They lead at 300 but then the Hungarians started to

turn it up. They did. They really wanted to retain the title. I was

speaking to one Hungarians earlier and he literally said to me, I asked

him how his boat went, and he said he would cry if they didn't win.

They had a lot of confidence coming into it. Germany let it out hard but

Hungary certainly had it from about 250 to go. Belarus get the bronze.

Ukraine four. New Zealand finished in fifth place, they were really

thinking in terms of medals. Denmark in six, Great Britain down in

seventh. A 5.561, a much bigger margin than we were expecting.

Canada in eighth position. But at least the British crew made the

final, that was the first step. They were delighted when they achieved

that yesterday with a good semifinal. There is no taking that

away from them. I don't think we can blame it on the lanes. Where has the

word got to be done to get them back on level terms with the Larousse,

Ukraine New Zealand? They still seem to lose a bit of pace in the first

part. We know they're good in the second 250. We know that is their

plan and their tactics through the heat. Then they came out and they

were a very different crew, as they said they were going to be, into the

semifinals. I guess this would demonstrate you just can't leave

that gap. You've got to look at how you can get the time between that

100 and 200, and making sure when you go through the 250 mark you're

not giving away too much. All credit to the Hungarians. A sizeable fish

jumping level with the front of their boat, it did not affect their

stroke rate or power output. Hungry coming through in the closing stages

to secure their second successive Olympic title in the women's K4 500

metres. Germany, once again, pushed down into second position. The

medals exactly as they were in London four years ago. Hungary,

Germany and Belarus. STUDIO: indeed, hungry defending

their Olympic title that they won in London. An excellent result for

Kozak who has created a record here at Lagoa. We have seen the K4, the

Great Britain team. It was a tough race in this sort of company. Have

they showing you the potential for even better? I would congratulate

the athletes in the K4. They came seventh in their Olympic final, a

really high quality field. I believe they have prepared exceptionally

well and they have given 100% to put down a performance. I congratulate

them. They are all relatively young, the athletes in the boat. It's their

decision now, are they going to go again in Tokyo? If they are, it

would be great to support them. One of the things I read that you said

coming out here is that you don't ask anything other than the athletes

other than they give 100%. I think it is fair to say that what you got.

Now you go away and have two perhaps look at other things of how to

improve. The commentators were talking about the areas in which you

can look to improve for the future. When did you start to identify those

things? Probably tomorrow morning! We will enjoy a celebration in the

British house tonight. Our slalom athletes are coming over from the

village. We will enjoy a celebration, and so we should. It's

been our best ever games or British canoeing with two gold and two

Microsoft medals. A lot of finalists, like the K4. -- two

silver medals. We have done a step up from London. To have the success

that we did in London, to improve upon it out here, is something that

a lot of people would have been surprised about because it is a

tough ask to travel and do as well. Was that something you expected

coming out here? Outcomes and the podiums, we don't focus on that.

What we focus on is having a world-class process. Preparation has

been absolutely the best. We've been in Brazil every year since London

preparing and training. I think the two gold and silver is a measure of

that preparation. You can't stand still, though. The world is going to

move on. Canoeing will move on. We will be looking for those gains for

Tokyo. The girls are here. Jeff, Louisa. Well done, come in. -- Jess.

Mitchell, do you want to come over for a second? I think Jeff is

understandably a little bit emotional. -- Rachel. -- Jess.

You've been in a final full of really tough competition. How proud

you of your achievement? I'm proud of the crew for giving it

everything. It wasn't quite where we wanted it to be but we really fought

for it for the whole way. Talking to you the other day, you were full of

joy about being in the final. Now you have the experience in such a

tough final. What are you thinking at the moment? We are part of the

world putts best. We did all we could. We would like to be higher in

the field but we gave what we gave. Sometimes someone's face paints 1000

words. I can think of 1000 to describe yours, but I would prefer

it if you told me what's going through your mind. I'm disappointed,

but relieved. Relieved that we got into the final. I think I'm

disappointed because we were on our way from last year to a medal. The

disappointing part is that we didn't quite get there. But I'm proud as

well. Absolutely. That is the message that you want people to no,

that you are proud because you have done well. You have got something to

be proud of. Exactly. All you can do is give your best, and that's what

we did. Sometimes you don't get a medal but you can't do more than

your best. That's what we did and I'm really happy with these girls

and grateful to be in the team. That is what John said a few minutes ago.

He only asked for you to give 100% which is exactly what evil given. He

also mentioned that you are all young enough to give it another go,

so don't feel bad now. You've got to look ahead. He said from tomorrow

morning you can think about things getting better. Do you all fancy

doing this again? Who's going to answer? Definitely, we've had fun

and enjoy the journey. It has only been one year with the four of us

and I think we've enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you so much to everyone

at home that has supported us. The support from British Canoeing. Team

GB are fantastic. We've all enjoyed being witness to what Team GB have

banality at Lagoa, the canoe slalom as well. It has been wonderful

watching your performance. -- have achieved out here at Lagoa. You can

cry, it's OK. Thank you for coming over to talk to us and hopefully we

will see you in Tokyo. John, a last word? You can understand why some of

them are feeling a little disappointed. Like you were saying,

they given 100%. They have. They've put their whole lives into it. Its

365 days a year complete commitment. As was said, there is a bit of

relief as well. This is the end of the Rio campaign for British

Canoeing. Tomorrow we will start thinking about Tokyo. We've got some

fantastic athletes. They're really talented, they're great people to

work with. Good coaches, wonderful support. Wonderful support from the

country, the National Lottery. And you as well. A lot to look forward

to. It's great to be British, isn't it? Absolutely. What a wonderful

time. That wraps up the action here. Pride for the women's K4 500, and a

gold medal for Liam Heath. STUDIO: Liam Heath is Britain's

paddler supreme. The greatest paddler we've ever had at an

Olympics. It has been a real landmark. We saw the first Brazilian

ever to win three medals in a single games. There will be massive

celebrations, he is a national hero. But also Kovac in the kayak that we

just saw, she has effectively become the Laura Trott of Hungary. She is

their greatest ever female Olympian because that is a fifth gold medal

for her. There is history being made all over the place, not just for

Great Britain. It is an absolute privilege to watch it all going on.

As we saw from that women's K4, sometimes it's not all about the

winning, it is the taking part. The man who was the founder of the

modern Olympic movement said the important thing in the Olympic Games

is not to win, but to take part. The important thing is life is not to

triumph, but to struggle. Not to have conquered, but to have fought

well. There are few competitors who exemplify that more than Fabienne St

Louis. She is a triathlete from Saint Lewis and we will see her at

Copacabana in about one hour's time. In December some doctors found that

I had cancer. I have been fighting it since April. I'm here and I'm so

happy to be here. When they told me, it was so

shocking for me and for my family. We had to be strong to survive this.

I think now, I'm stronger. I had a paralysis in my face, it

lasted three months, I couldn't do anything.

I smiled but it was only this part of my face. I was quite ashamed. I

had the support of my family, my friends, my boyfriend, my coach.

I was very well supported and that is the reason I survived this.

After listening to all that, why are you here Emma White aren't you at

home resting? I will cry, I am sorry.

You have nothing to be sorry about whatsoever.

What was the question again? I am here because I love my sport.

I sacrificed four years of my life. Maybe it is the message I want to

pass on. It is not because we are sick, we

have two fight until it is finished. She has won an army of fans and we

will be cheering her on in the triathlon.

I am sure that has brought tears to your eyes.

So many moving moments in an Olympic Games not just for our athletes, but

you have to turn your attention to what UK sport and everyone involved

in the running of British sport has done, and please give us your

reaction to an extraordinary fortnight.

It has been outstanding. We knew we had potentially up to 79th medal

shots, high to medium potential. You would be worth our target being

at least 48, our best ever awake Games.

We were aiming for 66, won more than London, to show we are building on

the fantastic success we saw and felt in London, and creating a

system that sustains that success on to Tokyo.

Today, 61 medals, 25 gold medals, second in the medal table it shows

the system is working. Those of us involved know there is a huge amount

that can be improved, more potential to come.

As we look on to Tokyo it is looking really exciting.

What is the significance of 66? One better than London. In performs

sport you are striving to be better. We agreed early on in London if we

wanted to stick together as a system and get behind a shared goal that

was really ambitious, that would be our best approach to ensuring every

ounce of energy and resource and focus was targeted in the One

Direction towards an extraordinary outcome. One of the strengths of the

UK performance system is we are united, we work incredibly together,

the institutes, the British Olympic Association, the British Paralympic

Association. The strength of our system is the resources we have had,

consistency of national Lottery resources, and the Government, on

the journey through London on to Rio and Tokyo.

You talk about Exchequer funding which is key, it was at the same

level from 2012 as you had good news about the way forward.

Yes. That is worth its weight in gold, to have surety of funding to

enable us to strategically plan for the next Games even before this one

has started, to make sure we don't lose any time, we maintain the

momentum of success and support every athlete in every sport with

medal potential through to the next Games.

We don't know what we will get from the Lottery so there are some risks

but if it continues with the support of the British public we know we can

make the nation proud again in Tokyo.

Why does sporting success actually matter and what does it say about

Great Britain and the UK on the world stage?

A good question, we have talked more about that in the past few years. We

saw it in London and felt proud to be British, it united the nation,

everyone was talking about British success.

Since London, the athletes have been committing volunteer time to take

their experience into their local communities and inspire the next

generation. They have been proactive in delivering 70,000 volunteer days.

It is about playing our part in creating a proud, active, healthy

nation. I am sure this is exciting everyone.

Areas were watching the women's hockey.

There is a wonderful Aussie editorial saying, remembered the

good old days teasing the Brits in the medal count, but those days have

gone. They have smashed us in the hot cup, rowing -- smashed us in the

hockey, and the rowing. It seems like they have at least one

TV in our office playing God save the Queen at any given time.

Katherine Grainger made a good point in this studio about the new normal.

This shouldn't be perceived as miraculous and an anomaly. Should we

be expecting this? We know we have the talent in this

country. We know we can recruit and retain the best expertise, some

fantastic pictures, sports scientists and medics, a system

providing the best to that talent. 120 medallists now, 121 as of today,

that have seen and felt success. If you have that many, a third of Team

GB, that confidence will spread. It is possible, no longer something

people think is out of our reach in the UK.

It has been done. What has struck me is the number of athletes who have

immediately paid tribute to people buying Lottery tickets, the funding

from national level, and also in the same breath, paying tribute to their

coach, the entire support staff. You get a real feeling they are not

maverick athletes on their own, there is a huge structure behind

them. They are massively engaged. Many

sports have centralised programmes. Jon Anderson speaking about canoeing

and the commitment training at a centralised training base doing the

basics right every day with the best support and advice. It is a huge

operation behind this success. It is no exaggeration without

sparing your blushes in terms of coaching, our system is probably the

envy of the world. You compare that with 20 years ago, what percentage

increase in improvement have we achieved?

I can't put a percentage on that. I can say we do a lot in terms of

people development. We are conscious when individuals

are recruited to key positions as a coach they are not necessarily the

finished article in their broader skills, they are technically, but

coaching leadership, we provide programmes of support with ten

coaches at a time across the sport which means they network and learn

from each other. That improves their knowledge and

expertise. And the support systems they have. It can be a lonely life

with responsibility to do their best in supporting athletes.

What next is always the question. Clearly you are on tenterhooks to

see whether this record of 66, no host nation has done beyond what

they did after their home Games. What is next for British sport and

what do you hope this says to the UK, and to the young people there?

Masters are important, more important is the number of athletes

going home to inspire the next generation.

This nation values elite and medal success. Those involved in positions

of its possibility must make sure the medallists can engage with the

local communities and inspire more youngsters to get active and achieve

in life. Stories of individual athletes are

all unique and fascinating in terms of what they have gone through to

get to this moment where they feel incredibly proud. Next is planning

for Tokyo. We are further ahead, every sport here today and sport is

not here have already prepared their plans for Tokyo, we have assessed

them. We are nearly ready to go. The big funding decisions will be made

in December but we coughed and we are on our journey to Tokyo.

Honestly, is this more of a thrill than London because it is an away

success? Absolutely. We knew we had the medal

potential within the athletes selected the Team GB, we were not

necessarily as sure about the environment within which the

athletes would compete. I must give credit to the British

Olympic Association. Every athlete has got to the start but comfortable

and confident in their preparation and ability to perform at their

best. This partnership between the POA and sports has worked incredibly

well here in Rio. Congratulations, the medals are

ticking by, these are wonderful moment for all the athletes

involved. It brings together a collective effort you are very much

a key part in. On behalf of everyone watching, thanked you for your

efforts. Thank you. Badminton now, we had

been keenly following efforts in the last few days. The bronze medal

play-off for the singles, the two-time defending champion from

China. He has taken the gold in London and Beijing. But didn't get

to the final this time. Aiming for bronze today against Viktor Axelsen.

The Chinese player has taken the first. Into Game three we go.

The third and deciding game. The third and fourth seeds.

A good opening rally to this deciding game.

Brilliant angle from Viktor Axelsen. In that Japan open final last year

when these players met, Viktor Axelsen, in the third game at the

change of ends, Long Chen somehow got back and won it. I say he is a

man who finds a way to win. I guess, though, Pete, part of that

result in Tokyo a year ago, Viktor Axelsen, he has been in six super

series tournament finals. He has yet to win a title. I wonder in finals

whether he has a psychological block. This is a bronze medal

play-off. A huge prize at the end of the day, an Olympic medal. But the

psychology of it not being a final, whether that might help Axelsen.

It really depends on his mind set. So, you know, it would play on your

mind if you are getting to finals and the -- and not getting across

the line. You need to block that out. You need to reset.

They are playing for a bronze medal. To me, it is a mini final.

They are in a match where the umpire will come out with a bronze medal.

It is a huge stage. Axelsen has been working with a

sports psychologist. That is a shocking server game, but

he got away with it. But low self-worth far too loose. Oh, it's

wide! Viktor Axelsen just didn't get there in time. He was trying to play

it but the shuttle landed wide of the court. Look at this. Look, he

tries to play, misses it and it lands out.

that's going wide. Oh, goodness me. Great defence. Axelsen, I'm not sure

he needed to play the final shot. But if you can play a winner from

it, why not? Why not, but he did look like it was going wide with the

drift. Look where Axelsen's feet were when he played it. Almost

certainly, you can always tell where the shuttle would land. We outside

the court. Not a good start by the number four seed. A 4-0 advantage.

The Danish fans at the moment are in fine voice.

Good judgment on that occasion by Dan Lin.

Just letting that shot drop too low. Yes, that's lazy. I wonder if that

semifinal against Lee Chong Wei has physically taken its toll on the

32-year-old, Lin Dan. You would have to say it was quite a

physically and mentally draining match yesterday.

Oh, my goodness! Well, the indecision bar from the Lin Dan

costing him dear. -- from the Dane costing him dear. He has a look. Oh,

my goodness. Beautiful. He hadn't really got Lin

Dan out of position when he went for that crosscourt shot, Axelsen. He

got punished because of it. He just has to be very careful with the

crosscourt. He just moved the full diagonal, the full stretch. Lovely

control by Lin Dan. Just missed. That is Lin Dan's

favourite shot, that crosscourt angle from his deep forehand corner.

He doesn't miss with many of them, but I was convinced that dismissed.

-- that missed. He's challenged. It did look like he was just wide of

the line. Indeed, it was. Magnificent. Did he get the line?

No. A bright idea. Another challenge here. If he's

wrong on this, he's got no challengers left. Oh, my goodness.

Oh, that is out. That is out, surely. Mind you, we were convinced

one was out earlier and we got it wrong. We should save our judgment

until Hawk-Eye confirms. Axelsen has got to do more with the

return of serve. He's becoming a little bit predictable.

Superb. Axelsen over committing to look for the drop shot. Now there's

just two point in it. You can just feel that momentum is going out with

Lin Dan. He's picked up quite a few points. Great smash down the line.

And the 5-point deficit has been closed. It all level. We are seconds

shy of the hour mark, and it 1-1 in the decider.

That's gone wide. My goodness, the Dane needed to stop the run of

points. That is just remarkable to me, the way this man, Lin Dan, time

and time again. He was 9-4 down. You think he is struggling, but he finds

a way. He finds an extra gear. He is a superb match player. There's no

doubting his skills, but his mental toughness as well is incredible.

That's nice. It's wide, but there's no challenges

left. He has used up all of his challenges in this final game. I

think you needed a challenge there. It was called out, but I think it

probably landed in. Let's have another look. It looked very close

to the line. Well, now I'm not so sure. 50-50, that one. I wouldn't

want to be a line judge. Well, the harsh realities. A 2-point deficit

as far as Lin Dan is concerned. Viktor Axelsen has changed ends.

11-9 up in this final decider. So, Viktor Axelsen just ten points

the way, only becoming the third non-Asian player in history to win a

men's medal in the Olympic singles. But when you're up against Lin Dan,

those ten points can seem like a marathon away.

You can certainly never relax with Lin Dan. The way he just gets a run

of points and get himself back into a game when he's in trouble. It's

amazing, the movement and balance he has on court.

Alert to that push down his forehand side. He's definitely got to take

those opportunities, doesn't it? As soon as he sees the shuttle up and

hide, use of these angles, use of the height. Take the shuttle early.

-- sees the shuttle up and high. Now, that's not a nervous shot to

me. It almost looks as if he was in two minds. Do I keep it long, do I

block to the net? You've got to think clearly. And you've got to

have a clear game plan at this stage of the match.

Oh, it's gone along. It was a super idea from Viktor Axelsen. Because

Lin Dan was coming forward to take the Dane on at the net. Once again,

Lin Dan draws back level. A big, high lift. That was a high

clear. I wonder what the thought process on that was.

I know he can't afford to punch through the shots with the drift,

but given, giving Lin Dan that much time, I'm not sure that is a wise

idea. That is a wonderful slice across

court. A terrific angle on that shuttle,

getting up hide behind it. A great position.

The court will need to be mocked, hands put on the court surface from

Lin Dan. -- mopped. Danish fans will believe that is an opportunity

missed. He certainly had Lin Dan off

balance, and struggling to get movement forward.

Definitely an opportunity lost. Well, is that an indication of the

state of mind, not the resolve because he is still determined,

Viktor Axelsen, but is there just a sign of fragility?

This is where you have to be strong mentally. Toughness, they talk about

it in sport all the time. Yes, he read that one.

He touched the net, Lin Dan. That should have been a fault called but

Viktor Axelsen won the point anyway. Take a look at that, Lin Dan...

I know the shuttle hit the top of the tape as well. I felt there was

movement at the bottom of the net as well.

But the right player wins the point anyway.

Lovely play. Looking to move forward, take that front court

position. He has done it in the last two

rallies, stepping in nicely there. He couldn't play it any tighter. A

great finish. Oh, that is incredible. Well, the

courage from both of them to play a net shot from your opponent's net

shot, they didn't do it once but twice to each other.

That is a remarkable shot by the Dane.

Outstanding play. It is that mental toughness you were talking about

before, playing with confidence, backing yourself at the front court.

He missed it. Well, with all the experience that

Lin Dan has, five world titles, two gold medals at the last two Olympic

Games, you would have two say that, if it comes down to character and

nerve, you would have two back Lin Dan.

He has got it back, didn't believe it.

And he has won the rally. Viktor Axelsen and his Danish supporters

absolutely delighted. It gave him the reward, keeping him

in that rally. Quality returns when he was at full stretch.

I suppose the psychology I was talking about, in contrast alongside

Lin Dan who has so much experience to Viktor Axelsen, he will feel he

is the underdog and therefore all the pressure is on Lin Dan. Indeed,

Lin Dan, who was expected and suddenly himself hoped to win a

third Olympic gold medal, if he comes away with nothing by losing

this bronze medal match, that, psychologically, could be playing on

his mind. A shocking south again, how did he

get away with that? Just not enough pressure on the

clear. Look at that movement from Lin Dan, isn't that just beautiful?

He is in a great position. Wonderful smash down the line.

He has got no challenges left, that one was called out. Lin Dan

attempting to raise his arm to say, challenge, but immediately realised

no challenges. Three points away, the Dane, from a bronze medal.

Shortlist. Yes. And a good smash. Just two points needed.

Superb play at the front of the court, keeping control, directing

the rally. Very nice tight play.

The players allowed to towel down. Recompose in their thoughts. --

Recomposing. So, serving short again? A better

serve. The error was on the block from Lin Dan. And there are three

bronze medal points from -- For Viktor Axelsen from Denmark.

He has done it! The tears begin to flow.

STUDIO: The Danish dragon they call him in China, he can speak fluent

Mandarin, it gives him the edge when he can hear the instructions from

the Chinese coaches. The first European winner of a

badminton singles medal in 20 years, a hugely significant moment for

Denmark, a badminton crazy nation, well played, Viktor Axelsen!

The gold medal match is on the go right now. This is a huge day for

Malaysia, they have never won an Olympic gold medal. Their newspapers

are full of it, the hopes and dreams of the nation. You can see it live

on BBC Four right now. Currently going on. It is Chen long already

one game up. Very tense in that gold medal final.

The other day we saw the Brownlee brothers achieve goals and medal on

Thursday in blistering conditions around Copacabana, that is the

circuit the women will be undertaking very shortly, June at

3pm your time. Three British women going in that. Not related this

time! And we have a three-time British triathlon Champlin down

there. Alongside her is Jonathan Edwards. Different kinds of

conditions for these women today. Good afternoon, very exciting. The

Brownlee brothers taking gold and silver. We have a strong female

British team here. We have an excellent team, it is so

exciting. All three girls you could can consider medal prospects.

We have been speaking to Keri-Anne Payne who did the open-water swim

and she was talking about those different currents. We saw with the

men the way they split. She said there is definitely a

current coming in towards the athletes. When they swim out they

will find it tricky and conditions different today, more wind around.

We have two talk about one name, in the last two years, Gwen Jorgensen

has dominated from the USA, two world titles, seemingly unbeatable.

The key to her success has been the run.

Absolutely. No one comes close, other than Non Stanford her nearest

rival on the run. Over the last couple of years she

has improved her bike and swim massively, a complete athlete since.

In terms of tactics, we saw with the Brownlee brothers, they went hard on

the swim and the bike. Whoever it might be, we will see them trying to

break Gwen Jorgensen to give a big enough gap on the 10K run.

It is a tough race for her, everyone is against her. Tactically, a few

will be working together. An interesting year, unbeaten coming

into 2016. Back in April, the Gold Coast, the British selection race

between Jodie Stimpson and Helen Jenkins, Helen Jenkins actually beat

her. Let us hear from Helen. COMMENTATOR: Jenkins takes the

victory and seals her Olympic selection.

The race couldn't have gone better better than in years. It meant

qualifying the Olympics. And getting that out meant it has been worth

sticking with the sport for the last few years.

I am not thinking about medals. I would love a medal. It is not my

focus. My focus was that the London. It set me up for such pressure.

COMMENTATOR: Helen Jenkins is champion of the world.

I had one of my best races ever, made 2012. Everything fell apart

after May. I got a massive injury. The most chefs will period I have

had from many leading through to August.

How hard was it going into the race in London knowing you were not at

your best -- the most stressful period.

I shouldn't have come fifth that day, I barely ran.

When I first injured myself in May, I couldn't walk.

Post-London you would hope to have recovered from injury and go on to

challenge the world titles and build-up towards Rio. But it didn't

quite work out that way? No! Every time we make a plan now, it has to

be flexible and allow time for injury. It took a long time to

diagnose what my injury was so I didn't wrestle all of 2013. That is

why the British Triathlon staff were great. -- I didn't race all of 2013.

My problem is a hereditary back problem. There is nothing I can do

except strings on it. It will cause injuries and problems. It's

something that's not my fault and I really struggle with that. I try my

best but I think, if only I had that straight back! After all that

pressure of London and hopes and expectations for that, are you going

to take a step back from this? I think so. What is the hardest thing

of the Olympics? Is it failing? I suppose, in a way, I failed at

London because I didn't win a medal as a favourite. Going to Rio, the

worst that can happen is that I don't win a medal. But already

happened. I know that it's not the end of the world. For all that

you've been through, I can understand why you want to keep a

lid on things and be philosophical. Have you allowed yourself to dream a

little bit about what might happen in Rio? You do allow yourself,

because it is exciting. To come away with an Olympic medal after all the

turbulent few years that we've had would mean that it was worth it.

There is definitely not that X rotation on myself. I'm not

expecting myself. -- not that expectation on myself. I want to

stand on the start line fit and healthy ready to do a hard race. And

if she was going to win a medal here it would be an incredible story and

come back. When you hear what she's come

through as an athlete, it would be an incredible comeback, absolutely.

Looking back over the last couple of years she could never have dreamt

she would be here and be as strong as she is. After the Gold Coast we

saw what incredible shape she can get herself into. Non Stanford just

going to go through. Good luck! Vicky and Helen, very tense moments.

For triathletes you have the World Series and World Championships. But

every four years is what really matters, and that is what they know

now. I feel nervous for them. My heart is beating for them thinking

about what they're going through. We will hear from Non and Vicki later

on. They have had their injury problems. Both have. It's not an

easy road. I don't think it is for that many people in a sport like

triathlon, it's incredibly hard on the body. Most athletes at some

point have to deal with injury. Let's go back to this Gold Coast

race where Helen Jenkins built Gwen Jorgensen. The key to it was going

out and getting a big lead on the bike. That is going to be the story

of the race today, trying to build up the gap to distance Gwen

Jorgensen. It's the only way that she will be broken. We saw the

Brownies doing it. They put together a tactical race and it will be

important. Everyone has to go really hard if they are going to drop Gwen.

I don't think there is any sport where you can be so close to the

athletes just moments before an Olympic triathlon. I'm not looking

at you and listening to you, I'm looking at Helen closing her eyes,

going through her mental preparation. You can see the stress,

you can sense the stress. Vicky is smiling and laughing with some

competitors from Canada. Some athletes will deal with it better

than others. There is a lot of experience here in terms of

Olympics, 30 girls waiting today were in London and 13 were in

Beijing. We have Gwen Jorgensen just standing behind Non, Helen and Vicky

When is smiling, but she knows what those British girls are going to do.

They will go out on that bike and try to smash it to pieces. Non, Gwen

and Helen showing a word before the competition. Before the gun goes

they are all friends and chilled. But once the ban goes, it is a free

for all out there. When has been under a spotlight. -- Gwen Jorgensen

has been under a spotlight. These are just incredible moments.

Flora Duffy is going through with Katie 's of areas. Flora Duffy, she

has been really strong this year. She leads the world rankings and she

will be driving this race from the front. I think the different things

that Flora has is she's pretty much guaranteed a front pack swim. We've

seen her so strong this year in the film. We know she will be out in

front. Then if she can get out on the bike and hit that first hill and

dissent, let's not forget Flora Duffy is incredibly strong

technically as well. -- dissent. We will calm down, let's hear from Non

and Vicky. COMMENTATOR: Holland takes the win

in Edmonton! Stanford is the champion of the world!

Nothing too strenuous because I've heard by knee. We will do some

walk-throughs. Knees up two right angles.

COMMENTATOR: Non Stanford will be on the plane for Great Britain next

year, and so too for Vicky Holland. The weather is always like this for

the U in Leeds for your training. Six days a week seven days a week?

Seven days a week. We don't get that Friday feeling. Which bit do you

enjoy most? I think both of us enjoy the running most. We were runners

growing up as teenagers. It is the easiest one to do. It's the least

time-consuming. I like swimming. Oh, really? That is unusual. It's

difficult for me because I do really well in the swim, pretty good at my

age group, and then I just get overtaken. People take these races

and they see you all get in that swim. What are your thoughts when

you're getting in? Why on earth am I doing this! When your stomach start

light you're like, just be brave. It can be daunting. There are 70 girls

heading for one point. You get knocked to be had, you get pushed

under. It's just a matter of keeping your line, trying to move forward.

We are excited about you going to Rio. From where we're sitting, we

are hoping medals, obviously. That is a lot of pressure. It could be

perceived as pressure, but more than anything I look at it as a great

opportunity to be at this stage in my life where I'm in great shape,

getting the best results I've ever had. I'm going into an Olympic Games

without injury and that is a fantastic opportunity. I'm really

lucky because both Helen and Vicky our Olympic veterans. Especially

Helling, it is her third game. We are not an inexperienced team in

that regard. That will be beneficial for me. We will hopefully quash any

rumours that you can't meddle in your first Olympics. Johnny and

Alistair Brownlee have done fantastic things. This seems to be

the mantle being passed over to the women. What makes Britons are good

at triathlon? At the minute there is a very good atmosphere within the

team and a very good ethos and mentality. I do believe in success

breeds success. Alistair and Johnny have set this bar and standard and

showing us how it's done. We have stepped up and followed in their

footsteps and thankfully brought four really strong women through.

They're not sisters, but they could be. There is that kind of Brownlee

dynamic. It must get tricky at times. I wonder if both were

sprinting for a medal, how easy it would be afterwards? Their

relationship has helped them in their sport and our success. We

talked about how this race might pan out. A group of athletes trying to

break when Jorgensen on the swim and the bike. Do you think there will be

team tactics between the British athletes? That's a tricky one. All

three have medal potential. Just the fact that they will be in the same

pack and can help one another will mentally make it easier. You

mentioned Non Stanford was perhaps the one athlete you could run with

Gwen Jorgensen in the ten K. Her first race, she struggled on the

swim. She has, but there have been reasons. I think, touch wood, we

will see a better swim today. It has been tough for her mentally but

preparation has gone phenomenally well. She has to remember what she

did in the Testament, she came second. If she keeps focused,

hopefully it will all go well. -- what she did in the test event. We

have a look at what the course looks like.

The 2016 Olympic triathlon is set in a truly stunning location. But don't

be fooled by the sandy beaches and palm trees because the athletes will

be made to work extremely hard. The race starts right here on Copacabana

beach with a sprint into the waves. It is an ocean swim of 1500 metres.

The water temperature is pretty mild and we not expecting see wet suits.

The athletes exit transition one and head south towards the big Ford that

separates the two beaches. Athletes will cover 40 kilometres on the

bike. But after only 100 metres they will reach this tricky junction on

the course. It is a 180 degrees turn which will see the athletes heading

back down Copacabana Beach. The athletes turn off, and this is where

the course gets really tough. It is incredibly steep and the athletes

will have to negotiate it eight times during the cycle. Before they

have a chance to recover, they're faced with a fast descent. This is

what is a reminder of just how tricky this course is. It was at

last year's test event when Ryan Bailey overshot the corner and flew

into the crowds. Thankfully, escaping unscathed. Having left

their bikes in transition, the final discipline involves a scenic ten

kilometre run made up of four lab along the Copacabana, overlooked by

the Sugarloaf Mountain. Ordinarily, this would be an idyllic location

for a spot of jogging. The athletes' legs will feel like jelly after the

bike. In warm weather, this will be a real test of strength. Alistair

Brownlee described as a good cause that promotes exciting racing. But

one thing is for sure, the gold medal winner will certainly averted.

A beautiful day and as you said in the video, in idyllic conditions.

The course is brutal. It's really, really tough. Going up that Hill

eight times is really tough. That will also be in the athletes' mind.

It would have been mined, I going to get an eight times safely? We saw

the men negotiate it really well. Gordon Benson crushed out one of the

corners, not on the main defence. It is as tough as they come on the

World Triathlon Series which is what the athletes race week in, week out.

Which, of course, makes for exciting racing as they get ready to go

towards the water. This swim is all-important. Certainly for Gwen

Jorgensen to keep in contact. If she loses contact, it is an uphill

struggle. It is absolutely vital here today because if Duffy gets a

sniff and is ahead of when coming out of the water, her run has

improved. She will need less time on the bike in front of when Jorgensen.

All round, the swim is incredibly important. It's not something that

in used to doing, they are used to diving off a pontoon. But everyone

will have practised it. One athlete we haven't mentioned is the

defending champion, Nicola Spring. She is quiet on the World Triathlon

Series. She runs marathons, she does no events, winter events. She has

raced a couple of times. She had a bad crash in Abu Dhabi when she was

brought down. She has an half an Ironman distance. Talking to her

coach, she is an incredibly good shape. Not a dark horse but one to

watch out for. Coming back to the British girls, an amazing Olympics

for Team GB. You wonder how that will work for them. They've been

watching this, the penultimate day of the games. All of the pressure

building up. Hopefully they can feed off that energy. What an Olympics

this has been. Success breeds success, there are no more truer

words is what when you see your team-mates do well, that really

drives you on. But let's not forget it does add a little bit of

pressure. You need to get to the commentary box where Matt is

standing by. COMMENTATOR: good afternoon,

everybody. Still the morning here in leg. Just coming up to 11am. -- in

Rio. Triathletes are taking their predetermined places on the pontoon.

There was a team captain meeting earlier in the week. The higher the

ranking of the triathlete, the earlier the choice of position on

the carpet. Interesting choice from the sum of

the athletes to go at the opposite end of the carpet to wear the medals

came from in the men's condition. The Brownlee brothers were alongside

each other at the opposite end to this side of the beach --

competition. Duffy and Angela Hewitt have chosen to move to the other

side. It will become apparent who has made the right choice as the

Olympic women's triathlon gets underway.

The red flag is being raised just behind the 55 competitors.

1,500 metres swim, followed by a 40 K cycle and 810 K run.

As we know, that cycle contains a brutal climb and a dangerous descent

-- 10K.. They get underway, running down the

sand at Copacabana, the Atlantique waves much larger than they were for

the men's race on Thursday. They have to battle through these waves

coming in, on their way out to the course which turns progressively to

complete the 1,500 metres swim, almost a mile in the water, we will

see who emerges. Normally, Carolina Routier will be the one forcing her

way to the front. We had a worried this morning the boats carrying the

TV cameras could not edition themselves close enough to the

action because of the waves. They are out there now but I am not

sure how close we can get to the swimmers in the first stage.

As we try to figure out who is well, the numbers to look out for, Vicky

Holland is 14, Helen Jenkins is 15, Non Stanford is 16. Those numbers on

their swim caps and on their upper arm as well.

Annie Emmerson has joined me in commentary as we get a site of Emma

Moffatt, Olympic bronze medallist eight years ago in Beijing.

Good morning. Conditions looking relatively benign but they are not

as easy as they look, having spoken to Keri-Anne Payne, there is a

definite current the girls will be swimming against as they make their

way to the far point before they turn.

This will save the stronger swimmers.

Two distinct groups have formed. When we see from the helicopter

shot, the group from the left will contain Holland, Jenkins and

Stanford. Containing the three British

contenders. Britain could have, if it had had a

sufficient number in the quota, sent four world-class triathletes to Rio.

Jodie Stimpson was the unfortunate one who got left behind, she won the

first race on the world triathlon series in March in Abu Dhabi. During

that race, there was a big bike crash and the defending Olympic

champion Nicola Spirig broke her hand. She has made a remarkable

recovery to compete here. Carolina Routier is expecting

forcing the pace at the start of this Olympic women's triathlon. A

single lap in the water. Lots of laps on the bike, eight in total,

making that climb up the hill. It was during the bike leg that the

Brownlee brothers got the job done. What an impossible job, they

executed it perfectly. -- job. The girls are facing some hot

temperatures when they get out onto the run.

The athletes we can expect to see, Carolina Routier, Pamella Oliveira

from Brazil. We expect Vicky Holland and the American as well.

The Copacabana studio contains many broadcasters. And at the far end the

Folly Beach -- the beach volleyball Stadium.

Her boyfriend Marion Bartoli, he didn't get to feature in the men's