Day 8 BBC Four: 16.00-19.00 Olympics

picture. That trivialises the event. There you go, Usain Bolt, he has

200m race, you and me, who wins that? Before you tell me who wins

that, what is the time? I think it is going to be quick, me and you at

our best, it would definitely be, like, 19.1, maybe. Speaker but you

are going to win. Because that is act the what you do. That is exactly

what you do. Earlier this year, you talked about going sub 19, which of

course got my attention. Where are you now with regards to that? I

think it is going to be harder now because of the setbacks I have had.

You never know what is going to happen, I think sub 19 is going to

be really tricky. What about 100m question mark any time between now

and the end of your career that you might break the world record again?

I really don't stress that much over the 100m, I think it is more for the

people. People love seeing the 100m, the fastest men in the world

showdown, but for me, the 200 means a lot more. I love the 100m but for

me, it is all about running. I was nervous before every single race, I

wanted to be nervous. What we see with you out on the track prior to

the race is that what you do, or did that start as a tactic for you to

not think about the race so much and not get so nervous about the race?

Initially, it was just my personality coming out but in the

end, it worked out best for me, I am not thinking about the race, I am

having fun with the camera, the crowd and everyone else until the

start that says "On your marks" and it gives you less time to think

about it and you have to go and execute. 400m, we are not going to

see you? No, it is too late. I will leave it to those guys. People don't

understand, I would love to have seen that, if it were me, I would

have done it, 100, 200 and 400 world record, but we are not going to see

it? All right. Thanks, man. For 40 2pm your time is when Usain

Bolt will finally take to the track -- 4:42pm. There has been a lot of

waiting and it will finally end today. A lot of anticipation in this

building behind me, the Tennis Centre, and taking to the stage will

be Great Britain's Andy Murray and the stats really add up when it

comes to the British number one. He ended the 78 year wait for a win at

Wimbledon and he doubled it up this summer, 2012 US open champion, 2012

Olympic champion. He was instrumental as the Davis cup was

won by Great Britain for the first time in many years, sports

personality of the year. He can take the pressure and he is ready to take

the pressure into the ring tonight. It is a golden triumph for Andy

Murray! For you personally, the Olympics is such an important part

of your story, winning the gold medal said Europe to go on and

achieve some great things in the sport. And also, Beijing as well was

actually huge for me as well. I had an amazing experience there at my

first Olympics but I learned so much from losing in the first round. That

hurt me a lot, I was absolutely gutted and I had to wait for years

to get another chance. I lost in the Wimbledon final in 2012 -- had to

wait four years. I am going to try this and it is not

going to be easy... APPLAUSE.

I said to myself after that, I may never win a Grand Slam. I had lost

in four finals, I was working as hard as I could work and was just

getting close and it was never quite enough, so I didn't know if I was

ever going to win one and I think actually, when I accepted that, that

helped me. In terms of the tears after that match, I was very

emotional, clearly, but that happens quite a lot it is just that you are

normally doing it in the locker room, it doesn't happen, obviously,

when you have to speak. You can blame Sue Barker, if you like. The

Olympics were starting three weeks later and it would have been easy

for me to be down but I remembered what happened in Beijing and I got

back on the practice court after the Wimbledon final and said, I want to

win this event, it is the biggest part of the great sporting

competition in the world by far. I have played on Wimbledon Centre

court made times but the crowd that they was totally different.

Obviously, Roger Federer was extremely popular at Wimbledon and

the crowd was amazing and gave me a huge, huge lift that day. I don't

know if there is anything that could ever top that, having competed and

won the gold medal at the home Olympics. But getting to carry the

flag for the country here comes pretty close. What have you made of

the Brazilian experience so far, you have been here a few days now? I

have enjoyed it. The tennis venue is great and the Olympic Village is

great. Sharing a room with my brother, which I haven't done for

about 15 years. Is it bunk beds? Just two single beds. That is good

as well, totally different to what we are used to, tennis players are

pretty selfish, doing stuff on our own but here, you are part of

something much bigger, part of the British team and, you know, it is

nice, I enjoy that. We have got a little bikes outside the thing, we

have been cycling around with each other, racing around the village,

seeing who can do the best skids and stuff. It is just nice. Some of the

big boys are not here but there is enough to keep the tennis fans here

entertained. Yes, it is unfortunate that Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka

were both injured. If those two were both here, all of the players who

have won Grand Slams in the last ten years would be complete grid

competing here but a lot of the top players are here -- would be

competing here. I will try my best to have a good run. Dan Walker

talking to the Team GB flag bearer. He said that was the proudest night

in his career and has been flying the flag incredibly for Great

Britain in the men's competition. Now only Japan's K Nishikora stands

in a way of him and the men's singles Olympic final. And a few

moments ago, Andy Murray took to the stage, have listened...

CHEERING . And nice ripple of applause for

the Great Britain number one. Looking to retain his Olympic title.

They are ridden to the arena, it is Andy Murray against Nishikora for

the Olympic semifinal. Carlos Ramos the man inshore Macca

the late charge, Andy Murray against Nishikora, the number four seed from

Japan. It is a spares crowd at the moment, they are still continuing to

come in but it is significant that there are only two or 3,000 people

in this massive 10,000 seater arena. They create a lot of atmosphere.

Head-to-head between the two of them is 6-1 in Murray's favour. The most

significant match came this year in Birmingham in the Davis cup. Murray

won it but it was a titanic battle, he finally came through 6-3 in the

fifth. Other than that, he has taken care pretty easily K Nishikora. The

match before that, add doors in Canada -- Nishikora. The early wind

that Nishikora has had was back in 2014 -- Nishikori. Andy Murray is

two matches away from a third Olympic medal. In 2012, he won the

singles, beating Federer in the final and here, Laura Robson got to

the final of the Mixed Doubles. Murray, of course, with a fantastic

record in 2016. He has won in Rome, he won the Queen's for the first

time and he won at Wimbledon. Nishikora, it started a little bit.

Quarters in the slams. -- Nishikori. Round of 16 at Wimbledon. But he won

the title in Memphis and he has been in pretty good form. Andy Murray

beat Steve Johnson in the tie-break at the end of the third set and beef

that the rates before that, against Fabio Fognini, he lost eight Games

in a row -- and before that. Nishikori beat Gael Monfils, that

was even tougher, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6. He has had an easier route through

apart from that. Murray's has turned out to be more difficult. He won

against Victor Troicki of Serbia very comfortably and breezed

through. Then the troubles started coming. Fabio Fognini, where he

really did look up against it, and Steve Johnston, who at one stage was

4-3 and serving in the third set but Murray clawed it out. Played really

well in the first two matches but didn't play that well against Fabio

Fognini, and didn't really play that well against Johnson, but he drew on

all of his experience and all of his intensity and he found a way

through. Both of them in their third Olympics. Murray, of course, lost in

the first round in Beijing. A winner in 2012. Nishikori losing in the

first round in Beijing and just played doubles in 2012. The Japanese

went out to Federer and Wawrinka. So it is beginning to fill up, two

semifinals of the singles on this court and then the women's final,

Puig bidding to become the first Puerto Rican ever to win a medal,

against Angie Kerber. Nishikori won the toss of the coin and has put

Murray in to serve first. UMPIRE: Andy Murray to serve, first

set. Please be seated. Murray served really well in the

first two rounds, slightly less well against Fognini and against Johnson.

But overall, he will be happy with the way the serve is going.

Well, that's an inspiring start for Murray. Serve clicking into gear

straightaway. It is a warm day. At the moment,

it's only 19 degrees. It feels warmer than that, I have to say, but

that is the official readout. It is reckoned to go pretty soon up to 24.

It is humid, though, 71 degrees. A vivid contrast to yesterday, it

rained for much of the morning. Sunshine all the way. It is reckoned

to get a lot hotter in the next two days. Maybe up to 28 for the final

The question is, does Nishikori believe he has the ammunition to

beat Murray? He came so close in Birmingham in that Davis Cup tie.

Since then, it seems that Murray has gone up another gear. Is that too

far for Nishikori to reach? A lot of good judges think so.

Nishikori was a runner-up in the US Open in 2014. The first Asian man to

reach a Grand Slam final. His calling card is that he is

lightning quick. Incredible speed. Andy Murray

keeping on top of the point. Less wind today. It is just a light

breeze. Interesting that Andy Murray missed

that, by his own standard he was a bit slow stepping out.

There is going to be a number of lengthy rallies. It will be a very

physical jewel. Andy Murray will not mind that. -- physical battle. The

spectators are arriving in the Olympic Park. Hopefully they will be

making their way to Centre court heard. It is a wonderful day.

Wonderful day for tennis. The semifinal is between Rafael

Nadal and Martin Del Porto. And then the women's final.

It is just a query but it is long. Is he going to challenge?

He was distracted with the crowd coming in late and lots of movement

yesterday. Nishikori digging in for the long

haul. Smith, on the right, the head of

men's tennis. And at the physio is on his right.

The serving is going really well. Just one point by the first that has

dropped. Murray keeping Raikkonen top of the

pond. -- keeping right on top of the point. It is what he has been able

to do this week and went through this fantastic run. He's had 16

successive victories until he -- since he lost against Djokavic at

the final at Roland Garros. He was the winner at Wimbledon and it is

now for a bit easier. Whenever he has been in trouble, the server has

came to his aid. At 0- 30, he turned it on. Wonderful super slow motion

shots, seeing the transferrin is of his weight.

It is good to see the crowd arriving, the crowd is beginning to

swell. Andy Murray just looking at some

headline notes. He knows that even if he starts really well here,

Nishikori is a very tough competitor. Two set down in that

Davis Cup tie and came back to take it into a thrilling fifth set. There

have been no brakes so far. It helps that Carlos Ramos is

Portuguese, the umpire is able to tell the spectators to take your

seats. There are plenty available. Similar players in many ways.

Physically, Andy Murray is much more important. In essence, counterpunch

us. -- they are counterpunch us. Nishikori is five the shortest man

at the very top. Well played. It was a fault from

Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori was quick to take advantage.

Perfect. Textbook Tom Kei Nishikori. Delightful little drop shot. Murray

did so well to get what he did on it, he pushed it. Look at that.

Respect. It is warming up, this one. It has

all the makings of a classic. Super finish.

Nishikori having a long query with Carlos Ramos party will not

challenge it. It is break point. The first of point of the match.

Super rally from Andy Murray. Stretching it, backhand and

forehand. Andy Murray gets the breakthrough.

He has started very impressively in every match, except against Fognini,

where control went for a while - a considerable while, in fact, for

eight consecutive Games, and against Johnson, a 6-0 first set. But he has

started well here. At the moment, complete command

behind his serve. That never looked right. But the

game plan obviously seems to be to get Nishikori on the stretch time

after time. Had to move forward a lot more than he anticipated that

one. So, a couple of errors, could they

prove costly? UMPIRE: Time warning, Mr Murray. 20

seconds you are allowed between points and Carlos Ramos is a bit of

a stickler that is. You have taken 25 seconds already. -- stickler for

this. He did well to dismiss that. He was

distracted for quite a period yesterday with the crowd coming in.

It is not so significant today, a much bigger stadium, the crowd

coming in right at the top. He is going to challenge. At first

glance, it did look like it was wide, I think he knows it. But his

first reaction, combat of soul that he is, was to challenge this.

UMPIRE: Mr Murray has two challenges remaining.

Some adrenaline really racing through his body here. It is the

quickest serve so far, 205 kilometres per hour.

It looked like it could be a dicey game that one. Not to be.

Yes, the problem yesterday with Steve Johnson, the distraction was

that a lot of spectators were coming in late. Andy is going to check

after the match about the warning. He says he is not convinced it was

more than 25 seconds. You would probably be confident, wouldn't you,

that Carlos Ramos had it right? Sometimes, some umpires more than

others, sticklers for it. The problem yesterday was the

destruction with the spectators coming in low down in a much smaller

court. A huge court here, a lot of those spectators coming in in the

upper tiers, so not as much of a distraction. It is the stewards that

need to be train harder than they have been.

UMPIRE: Time. So it is just a single break, but it

is a 4-1 deficit. He may be 4-1 to the good but every

point, every rally, is treated with the same intensity by Murray.

Cunning from Nishikori. Changing the shot at the last minute and Murray,

nowhere to go. Really cracked his trademark shot,

the backhand across, which has been proved beyond all recognition in the

last 12 months. -- improved. This is terrific from Murray and at

the moment, it looks far too good for the Japanese and the chance here

for a double break and a 5-1 lead. Tough. The sun was a factor. Again,

Murray gets his reward for superb defence. And that surely is the

first set gone as far as Nisha Cooley is concerned.

See the work on the ball but he produced there. -- that he produced

there. Murray is really in the comfort zone

now. It is another very impressive start. Three set points.

That is the ideal way to finish it off. Pace number three and the first

set in 33 minutes -- ace number three. Just looking back on his

results so far in Rio, he won the first set against Victor Troicki

6-3, he won the first set against Monaco 6-3, 6-1 against Fognini and

6-0 against Steve Johnson and here, 6-1. So he has been really well

prepared. But against Fognini and Johnson, it slipped, the complete

superiority he had, and I have to say, it was virtually complete in

that set. He will be very keen that this doesn't happen. Spot the cloud.

Just one or two over the mountains, but it is a super day, a wonderful

day for playing tennis. Not too hot, a little humid but not oppressive.

Tough to remember, seven unforced errors from Murray, but that seems

to be the picture. Organisers are very keen to defend

the fact that there was not very many in the athletic Stadium last

night. The local press have said why do you not fill it up with children?

They said that they are trying to. It should be full tonight and

tomorrow night. Mo Farah tonight. Usain Bolt tomorrow. And this Centre

Court, beginning to fill up dramatically. Lots of Argentines

have made the trip. Martin Del Portal is up next against Rafael

Nadal. We'll Nishikori have more award in this second set? -- will

Kei Nishikori have more award. Yes. The best shot of Nishikori from

the match. What a shot that was. Andy Murray did let it slip against

Johnson right at the start of the second set. There was distractions.

He was a bit down on himself or allowing that to happen.

The big white. Andy Murray fancied it off the racket. That did look

white. -- wide. That looked as if it dropped on the

line. Nishikori is giving it a long look and will he challenge? UMPIRE:

Challenging that the ball was called in. He might have unsighted the line

judge. That was a sigh of relief. Good intervention.

He felt he had to go for it and you can understand why.

The drop shot is working well for Kei Nishikori. We know that he has

character and he showed it there. He was the winner of the title in

Memphis earlier this year. It has been a consistent year forehand, the

Mac other finals, one in Miami where he lost to Djokavic, Barcelona where

he lost to Nadal and then Toronto before coming here. Djokavic beat

him again. Djokavic has been a really big form on the side of Kei

Nishikori. And they would say not as big a form as he has been on my

side. -- Andy Murray would say. Returns like that are letting

Nishikori down. That was a gruelling rally. Didn't

Nishikori play well? One of the few times he has been able to manoeuvre

at Mario around. -- miniver Andy Murray around.

He has got a lead on the Murray serve. Heady heights so far.

Opportunities he knows will be few and far between.

Just kept on going. Nishikori does not have the levers to deal with it.

Unlike the stage yesterday, knuckle down to the task, very impressive.

Good enterprise from Kei Nishikori. Terrific angles. So much more

influential angles on this court because it is so slow. Very

different to power their way past. For people with the speed of Murray

or Nishikori. No doubt that Nishikori is playing

better now. He has a far better length. Just a little bit more of

taking the game to Murray. He gave it a long look but it was

all right. First double of the match for the

Japanese. Looking much more solid, more

assertive. 2-1, no breaks so far in set number two.

Nishikori, I was reading in a marketing magazine, is the most

marketable tennis player in the world. Forget Murray and Djokavic.

And Federer. What is this? Stupid umpiring. Come on! What? We're not

too a lot -- we're not allowed to suggest you could make a mistake?

You can do that in a different way. Stupid umpiring. You can say stupid

umpiring. Do you want to be the stark dash-mac Andy Murray seemed,

do you want to be the start? Lots of players think that Carlos Ramos

wants to be part of the show. It does seem to be harsh, like he was

itching to get involved. There's nothing that Murray can do about it

now. He has to be careful. Things are beginning to conspire.

Nishikori, the magazine told us, is the most marketable player in the

world. That is based on his marketing earnings of last year and

all predictions for next year. -- projections. Estimated sponsorship

earnings of around $14 million. Lots of that from the far East.

$14 million for the year. -- 40 million. Now, Murray has got to

forget it. Sometimes he finds it difficult to forget things, but just

concentrate on the tennis. And the trusty servant working well

when he needs it. -- the trustee -- trustee serve.

His second ace. No brakes so far. -- no breaks.

Well, he dragged forward, but he looked a sitting duck there.

Nishikori couldn't finish him off and it is red alert, not just a red

shirt. He did well to pose the question,

but, really, it should have been a better answer than that.

Well, he played -- has played so much better in the second set but

this is a dreadful game for the Japanese and here are three break

points for Murray. It is so unlike Nishikori. Who has

battled so hard. Obviously, lacking in stature, physical stature,

compared with the giants of the game, but also he has had to battle

through injuries. Even in the last 12 months. He had to pull out of

Wimbledon last year with a left calf injury, he had a wrist injury at the

Australian Open, he has had hip, shoulder problems, an elbow injury

when he first started his career that looks like it might put paid to

it. -- that looked like. And having had to work so hard to get where he

is, in the top ten, number seven in the world, it was a surprising ways.

So a change of footwear -- surprising waste.

They don't believe the opportunity has gone. He is a national hero back

in Japan. A young man, just to add to the story, who moved to -- from

Japan at the age of 14 to train at the Nick Bollittieri Academy, didn't

speak a word of English but kept going to emerge as a top player. He

didn't show it there, though. So Murray, a set and a break up.

Nishikori needs a lift after that game.

Just looking to see if there is any sign of a physical problem.

Technique out of the window at the moment.

Well, the shot was on. The trouble is, nothing much is on at the

moment, he is missing so regularly. You could see the swing on that

server, like a banana. -- serve. Three successive Games for Murray.

Nishikori had better get his act together fast.

It is error after error. It is strange, Murray is playing superbly,

but I'm looking at Nishikori to see what the problem is.

Well, the net is not working in Murray's favour.

Nothing is automatic for Nishikori in the second set. His second double

fault. He could see him turning away from

that shot before it had landed. Well, doing so well to get himself

back in the rally and then an unusual error.

UMPIRE: Please do not scream out during the point, thank you.

What a return. Launched himself into that. A lot of the Japanese

supporters are behind Murray. I think he was distracted on the

previous point. I don't think any harm was meant, just getting a

little overexcited. Distraction. Some fans are beginning

to beat Murray in a little bit. He would find that. -- bait. He will

not mind that as a tape of confrontation is interesting for

him. Much better signs from Nishikori.

Those last two games may turn out to be crucial. He is not lacking

support. They have followed him in every match. Particularly in the

quarterfinal yesterday against Gael Monfils that went one way and the

other. It looked like Gael Monfils was going to take it. Nishikori

found some inner strength to take it on the third set tie-break. He went

absent without leave for ten minutes prior to that game. He has some

problems with his footwear. Four of Andy Murray's six victories

over Kei Nishikori have came in straight sets. If this is not to go

the same way he has to keep his foot on the accelerator.

Andy Murray bided his time and did not panic. He stayed on top of that.

It would've been a very easy to race into a volley here. He found himself

at ideal depth. He quit on the shot. Just do not get

it. At the other end of the court, Andy

Murray is doing his job extremely well.

Andy Murray is one game away from the gold-medal match.

Nishikori is coached by Michael Chang who is not here. Jamie Delgado

has limited amount of accreditations for each country.

I do not know if there is a problem with Nishikori. It seems to be

moving to his left. He's not able to get any power the backhand. Any

power at all. Andy Murray is a keen watcher and he will be all too aware

of that. But when he is in the zone he can

hit it free and well. Well played, Nishikori. He pumps his

fist. He is hanging on by a thread. The code are doing all they can. The

British fans that here are quiet despite the smooth course of Andy

Murray, as it seemed, moving towards final.

Watching Nishikori you are always looking for signs of waves and

clear. His injuries have let him down at crucial stages. Daschle

weren't hurt. Andy Murray has taken advantage and

has ignored at the indication of Carlos Ramos. -- irritation. He is

one game away from his third Olympic medal. He had a Silver Medal with

Laura Robson in London and a gold-medal. It was a career changing

event back in 2012. Andy Murray serving for the match

with new balls. They serve at White has been

fruitful. He has served remarkably well, 83%

first serves R.N.. Bass is as good as a as Nishikori

has had any match. A couple of quick steps and then

launching himself at that one. A reminder that it is not over yet.

In the end it was an unforced error from Kei Nishikori.

It was a teaser. You would expect Murray to take care of that.

He launches into that second serve of Murray. But where has this kind

of form been prior to this game? In the previous 3-4 games. It is very

late but it is not too late. The rally of the match. Perhaps, the

Valley of the tournament. And look where Andy Murray was to play the

final shot. You have to feel for Kei Nishikori. What a sensational rally

that was. Andy Murray will not be denied.

I think you will have to see a replay of that later. It is match

number three. -- match point number three.

He is there. CHEERING

Nishikori is disappointed, but Murray, no glitch today in the

semifinal. He is into his second successive Olympics singles final.

Magnificent. So it will be either called again or Silva. -- it will be

either gold again or a Silva for Andy Murray. Didn't he play well?

You can see not just the pleasure but the relief. He sets himself such

high standards. But he has made it through. It has been a winding road,

but it was pretty straightforward in this semifinal. Nishikori blue hot

but not very often, mostly lukewarm. But Murray, whatever the situation,

stayed on top of him. And this time, there was destruction with the

intervention of Carlos Ramos warning him twice, first for slow play and

then for what he called unsportsmanlike conduct when he said

it was "Stupid umpiring". Well, Murray forgot it. Kept his mind on

the task in hand and completed it in terrific fashion.

Emotional, there, at the end. You can imagine how emotional here will

be if he can win again tomorrow. -- he will be. There was a really

strong atmosphere by the end, the crowd built and built. A lot of them

were for Nishikori but Murray doesn't mind that kind of atmosphere

- in fact, he thrives on it. So plenty to talk about. It will be

Rafa against Del Potro in the second semifinal, but if Murray keeps that

kind of form up, it could be another gold.

ORE ODUBO: Yes, Andy Murray will take the applause as he makes his

way off the Olympic Centre Court there. He needed all 3.to win that

match and what a touch of class to set up the third one. 2-0 he beats

Kei Nishikori to move into the Olympic final once again. That

final, by the way, on tomorrow. Andy Murray will be in it, just like four

years ago in London, but who will he play? It will be either Juan Martin

Del Potro of Argentina or Rafael Nadal and I have been listening to

the cheers and the roars coming in from the Olympic Tennis Centre over

their, huge. But plenty of more business here on the Olympic Park.

We have been enjoying ourselves. It is a really nice, pleasant

atmosphere. Of course, it is Saturday afternoon... Keep waving to

the BBC, thank you very much. They have come from London, long journey,

6,000 kilometres. Where are you after? The tennis. Who are you

rooting for, Del Potro or Nadal? Del Potro. He had a win over Djokovic,

did you see it? Yes, it was quite good. Good atmosphere? Yes, amazing.

And tears from Djokovic. Did you know Andy Murray has got through?

Yes, we heard, we have come late. Well, you have a wonderful match to

watch, Del Potro against Nadal, so we will let you guys go. Thank you

for dropping in. They are lucky enough to get a ticket to the

Olympic Stadium. If you haven't, and you haven't because you are watching

on the BBC in UK, you can see that on BBC One, Del Potro against Nadal.

We are going to bring you news of a double success for Great Britain at

the rowing. It has been a fantastic afternoon and another couple of

medals added to the Great Britain tally. Gold for the men's eight at

the Lagoa Stadium. They won it ahead of Germany and the Netherlands, so

Great Britain with another gold medal. That is three at the rowing

lake. Afterwards, they caught up with John inverdale. Matt,

fantastic, many congratulations. Here are the others. Listen, can I

have a quick word here? You drove them home in style. That was

fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. It is so different to four years ago.

Today, we just controlled it from the start and we have always shared

more speed in training and today was about delivery. These guys were

magnificent, absolute gladiators. Gold, silver and bronze now. Yes, it

hasn't quite sunk in. It has been a long time coming and it feels a bit

surreal, finally going to be champion. Three! That was the

angriest, the fiercest, absolutely everything in it, it was very

aggressive, real fistfight. It was good. And the other man who now has

three gold medals, what a great shot this is, they have been together for

a decade and that is what it means to all concerned. Pete, can you put

into words what absurd gold medal means for you? -- what a third. Did

macro to do a bad job? No, I can't. -- did Hodgey do a bad job? I have

never been so ready for an Olympic Games before, we have never been so

ready. Just the most amazing bunch of guys getting is ready for that

one, it was a big, big race. I am speechless.

I have to say, a really big thank you to everyone here. There are nine

of us here but there is so much more to it. A big thank you to wives,

girlfriends, family, coaches, Jurgen, Kristian, all the support

staff, they are the ones who make it happen and without them, we wouldn't

be here now, so a big thank you. We talk all the time about how hard

this sport is and the endless hours out on the water, the really Harlaut

moments and the lows as well. Did you imagine the high would be this

high -- the really hard moments. Definitely not. Like we said, it was

a tough race going into it and the nerves before, the things you are

thinking about are so bizarre. Like what? Things that you have may be

done wrong, people who have been there for you, just everything. But

as soon as you get here and now, talking to you now, it is

incredible. Everything you went through, everyone you might have

upset by missing their birthday or that kind of thing, thank you so

much to all of those people who have put up with me, basically. This is

incredible, so many people have made theirs. We would like to thank the

national lottery as well for supporting us the whole way, without

them, it wouldn't be possible. You have been our two podiums before,

once on that side, once on that side, now in the middle. How good

will that be? I can't wait. I can't wait until the national anthem. It

has been great to win silver and bronze but it has always been about

being Olympic champion, standing in the middle of the podium, getting

the national anthem. I couldn't have done it without these guys.

Obviously, I have been in all different boats, but it is nine guys

going for one thing, plus the coaches, it is a great feeling.

Third time lucky, but it is all worth it. Well done, guys,

absolutely fantastic. ORE ODUBO: And shortly after that,

it was jubilation time for Great Britain's eight. They were presented

with a gold medal, all eight of them, by the president of the IOC.

Scott Durant, a shake of the hand. Next up was Tom Ransley to get his

piece of gold and where. Standing alongside him, 37 years long, Andy

Triggs Hodge. A couple of golds for him already that he won back in

London and also in Beijing in 2008. You can see this merry band of

Brothers, they look to really enjoy spending so much time together and

there is blood, sweat and tears. Matter getting his gold Weddle --

matter getting his gold medal. And then the man they call the

commander, Peter Reed. A third gold medal for him, he was alongside Andy

Triggs Hodge. And the big guy, Bennett, six foot nine. Matt

Langridge picked up the gold as well for Great Britain, he was a

bronze-medallist back in 2012 with this crew. Will have! Research was

also a bronze-medallist, so an upgrade for those two. And then

Phelan Hill, the Cox, with a huge smile on his face and a pat on the

back. Congratulations, Great Britain. So a wonderful gold and a

sensational silver won by Great Britain's women's eight. For the

very first time, they won an Olympic medal in this event. It was the USA

that went away to win the gold medal but it was a photo finish for silver

in the end. Girls, that was magnificent, well

done. We have worked so hard to get here and it is not just us, every

single woman who has wrote in the eight, we have done it for those

girls at home, they have got us over the line and I am so proud of these

nine goals but there are 50 more behind us who got us here. Fran, how

does this feel? It is good, I quite like silver. I couldn't have dreams

of a more amazing experience to finish on. So much trust in every

single one of them and now a whole generation of British rowers, those

girls can really believe. We would all like to say this couldn't have

been possible without the national lottery. When I first started in

1996, I started to believe I could go to the Olympics and that is when

the funding came in. The list got people to thank is too long, but

thank you to all these girls. At what point this year did you start

thinking, we can do this? I think we got this combination in the boats

just before the Europeans and the first session was awesome, it really

clicked and all of us knew it was something really special. At 1,000m

and you are last, don't act panic, Mr Mannering! Don't tell them, it is

not important. I have been impressed with this group that they hold their

heads the hallway and base rapidly to respond really well to me and I

could see what was going on around me and some of those crews were

doing too much and I knew we were in a really strong rhythm and I know

what the last 2,000 could do for us, so I had no doubt, even when we were

last, that we were going to go through. Tell us, Polly, 500m or so

to go, where you so focused you didn't know what was happening or

did you think, this is our medal, this is our moment? To be honest, at

500, I thought we were going to win. I believed every single stroke that

we had what it takes. America are an incredibly classic crew but that

does not take away from the silver medal, it was incredible. These

girls are strong, they are sassy, they are inspirational and I am so

happy to be here with them. I think you are being hurried along to talk

to other people. I am sure we will talk to you later on but many, many

congratulations, the first ever women's eight to get a medal in the

Olympic Games, just fantastic. Well done, everybody. And a pat on the

back for Zoe in a big way. ORE ODUBO: What a team, what a unit

and here they were taking their place on the podium. They seem even

more happy than the boys who won the gold. History makers, winning the

first medal in the Olympic Games in this event for Great Britain. Katie

Green, enjoying her moment. And getting a ripple of applause from

the rest of the girls. They are in this together but they appreciate

the individuals' work. Frances Houghton is now up to three silver

medals, she won two back in Beijing and London. Remember what happened

to Katherine Grainger when she won three straight Olympic silvers.

Polly Swann got her silver medal and then Jessica Eddie who was in the

great British eight that came fifth in London 2012, very different

result for her, the happiest results. Olivia Carnegie-Brown

enjoying her moment and Karen Bennett as well. Just a beautiful

day down there to be at the Lagoa Stadium and it just looks even

better, doesn't it, with a silver medal around your neck? But to Zoes

the last to receive the silverware, Zoe Lee, and then a few inches

below, Zoe de Toledo, the Cox. Incredible. A gold and a silver for

Great Britain's eights on the rowing lake.

That makes it by the rowing medal so far for Great Britain which means

that Great Britain have 24 medals in total which is incredible. They came

into this with 22, another two, a gold and a silver at the rowing like

soap and Britain are sitting pretty in third place. -- at the rowing

lake. They could win another in the next 24 hours. In the Gulf, we were

telling you at the top of the show, Justin Rose was four shots of the

readers going into the third day. Things have taken a turn for the

much better. This was Justin Rose getting an eagle at the third which

is a par four. He went even better or at least match that, two eagles

in the space of three holes. This was on the fifth. This was the part.

It took him to ten under. He led the overnight leader Marcus Fraser by

one shot. Justin Rose right now, on the third day of four in the men's

golf tournament is leading the way. Let us go live to the Olympic Golf

Course and have a look at the state of affairs. If you're a big Justin

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A real medal prospect for Justin Rose in the Gulf. What about the

whole nation? Let us talk about the Jordi Balk, they hosted the very

first Beach Volleyball Arena on the beach here in Rio. They have got

high hopes. The leading player in the men's tournament are Brazilian.

We are going into this one for the home nation.

It has been very busy at the Copacabana Stadium. It will look

great in that sunshine. It is go and see how the Brazilian pair get on

against the Spaniards. COMMENTATOR: Allson and Schmidt are

playing in blue. The first server is a service error.

The best of three sets and as is the first to 21.

Again they serve to Gavira. It was panned over attempted block. It is

not all about power this game. It is touch as well. If we go into a food

set, it is the first to 15. Set, touch, Digg. Under the clock.

It lands in. -- and a block. 4-2 now for Brazil. It is a magnificent

figure. Gavira could not find a way past the block.

That is the first service error. The sides will switch the Court only

seven points. There are time-outs. The technical time-out when the set

gets to 21. One time-out per team. Great sex. Fantastic finish. --

great set. That was long but was it touched?

Yes it was. Of the block of Herrera. It is now 6-4.

We talk about Alison as the mammoth. Schmidt is known as the magician for

his skill at the back court. Another wonderful piece of defensive work.

That was routine for Schmidt, to be fair. He does come up with the most

spectacular plays. Good block, great reactions. They

also get a referral. It would be a video replay if they want to

question a decision. He gets that one all wrong does

Alison. Corrected to Gavira and Herrera, they have levelled it up.

Decent set. Danger in the back court.

They serve was dying on Alison and for the first time any match, Spain

have the lead. These two teams have met twice

before. The Brazilian pair have won both of them. Good block.

Alison just struggling a little bit here. With his spikes. That is the

top of the net. Brazil called time-out. Job well done by Gavira

and Herrera. These two have been together since

the start of the 2014 season at her four podiums in the first season

together including a first title in Austria. It was last year that they

took the world tour by storm. Fourth place was their best result and four

events. They were the world Championships in the Netherlands and

they won it in the Hague. They had to save an incredible six match

points in tie-break against the home team. They eventually won it by

taking the decisive set 22-20. The Tic at the next four tournament is

to become the first team since 1999 to win gold in five consecutive

events. The steak was broken here in Brazil in September last year when

they finished fourth. Alison to serve again and this time

went to Herrera. Herrera managed the spike.

Just changing the angle of his hand to avoid the block. Wonderful piece

of skill. That is better. From Alison.

It was just away from the sprawling Bruneau.

Getting the point to the Brazil with the error in the serve. It is the

technical time-out. The teams returned to the bench. Chance to

have a chat about the first part of the opening set that is gone.

I think the Spanish beer will be very happy about how things have

gone. -- Spanish pair. The crowd are trying to get behind their team.

Fantastic atmosphere. As the helicopter comes teething in off the

Atlantic. 1000 people can fit in here. It is

starting to make a noise. Alison at 10-11. He is into this

one. The gigantic Brazilian. Serving away from Herrera. That was

a good spike from the Spanish number one.

Herrera, trying to keep it alive after making the block but he cannot

keep it in play and Brazil are back on level terms.

Really starting to warm up his serve. Still alive. It is out.

Brazil are back in front. The third change... Second change. A wonderful

shot. Alison making the block. That just slides wide.

He absolutely climbed into that one, Alison.

That is a huge slice of luck. And a quick apology from the Brazilian. He

will take whatever he can get. Just takes all the speed from the

ball, the net cord. Back in front by two, as they were in the early part

of the first set. Google blocking. -- good. 15-15. So,

Gavira, this, too Alison. Crosscourt. Yes. Fantastic spike

from Alison. A really cute angle. He did not have much court to work with

but he got it down. Lovely control on the role. Over the

attempt to block. Again, Alison finds the spike. The

us must end now of the opening set. -- business end. Brazil lead 17-16.

With the straight hand, rather than the cut, which we saw earlier. Good

block. Through. The block of Alison, and now Spain have a 1-point

advantage. That is how a rally counselling. Initially too close to

the net, so it did not allow Alison the chance to really put his right

hand through it. So Spain are serving, 18-17.

Retreated, Spain, the attempt to keep that alive from Gavira, but the

power was too much. Can you believe it? The second time

they have had a huge slice of luck in this opening set. And they moved

to within two points of the first set.

A time-out called by Spain. Just trying to take the heat out of the

crowd and the Brazilian pair. They claimed a pair of victories on

the European tour to qualify for the round of 16 in their world tour

events, consistent also been reaching for semifinals. Just six

semifinals and three more podium finishes in 27 events the last three

years. Their first world tour gold medal came at the Moscow Grand Slam

in May 2000 15. They started the season in good form. Winning in

China. Followed that two weeks later with prawns in the Fuji open --

bronze. 19-19. The referee will keep them playing. The officials did not

give them any time to have a little laptop with

-- a little pep talk with each other. They attempted to get. Set

point. -- the attempted dig. It is a yellow card. Yellow card to Herrera

and Gavira, for the little chat they had, I think. Prior to the previous

point. Set point to Brazil. What a response from Herrera.

They are going to refer this. It has gone the way of Spain. Let's have

another look. It is upheld. Brazil get the point.

It is 21-20. Thought there was a touch, perhaps, that came back. From

the Spain block. Anyway, set point it is to Brazil. Oh, yes. Great

spike from Herrera. That is a good improvisation from

Gavira. The set was a little close to the net. Rather than going for

power, saw the movement to the Brazilian left, so went for the part

of the court just vacated. Spain almost got their slice of luck. With

the net cord here. But Alison keeps it alive then finishes it off.

It is long. They are going to refer it. They're going to refer it, I

think. Spain use this referral to save the first set.

Let's have another look. He has missed it, hasn't he?

It doesn't touch the net either. Let's see.

A net fault. Unsuccessful. 24-22, the opening set goes the way of

Alison and Schmidt, much to the delight of the home fans. Second

set, Spain to serve. Nice work. He is threaded the eye of the

needle, Alison, going down-the-line. A wonderful spike. Power and

control. That was a chance, Alison was the

first touch. Very close to the net. Haven't seen too much of Brunel in

the attacking part of the court, but he has had three attempts and been

successful in all three -- Bruno. Plenty of space at that far side for

Alison to aim for. Nice finish from Herrera. Four

points apiece. An apology as the Spike went

straight into Herrera. Good dig from Bruno. Oh, yes! That's

what he can do. Quickly back to his feet. Touching

it into the empty court. Some Spanish supporters here, but

not many. The initial touch was heavy, but Brazil have the point

because Spain touched at the net. That touched the antenna. Brazil

take the point. Touched the red and white antenna,

it can't do that. Great Spike. Brazil lead 8-6.

It has gone down as a successful block. And that's another successful

block to level it up. Bruno has upped his fastest serve to

80 Ks. 9-9 as we approach the technical

time-out. Began with a magnificent spike down

the line. Both Spanish players, but so much power on it... Can't get

anything on it. Second touch over the net from

Alison. So, it will be Brazil who have the

advantage after the technical time-out, which comes after this

point. Will their lead be three or one?

They've kept it alive here, the Brazilian pair, somehow. But they

cannot win the point. And Spain make it a 1-point game with a technical

time-out. 11-10 to Brazil. Magnificent dig from Bruno, good

reactions from Alison. Well, both sets of players having a

well-deserved breather. Beautiful day in this iconic

Brazilian city. So, it's going to be Spain serving

when they come out after technical time-out. Brazil took the first set,

24-22. They have to win this set to stay in the match.

When he gets it going, it is almost unstoppable. How many times has he

gone down that line and both Spanish players have been there and yet

unable to get anything on the ball? Again, they get the net, Brazil.

Spain kept it alive this time. The fast serve down the middle

caused the damage. Again, the first touch too heavy,

too close to the net, making Alison's job much easier.

From 11-11, they have opened it up to 15-11. Unsurprisingly, calling a

time-out. From a purely neutral perspective,

the Brazilian pair in the men's or women's, they go to the final, that

start at midnight. The atmosphere in this stadium will be absolutely

electric. Those of four blocks came at crucial

moments. Brazil, and Bruno serving. Another

block. Another big block. Another from Alison, how many times has he

done it in this set? The run of points is stopped by

Spain. From their point of view, it was so important to get their

scoreboard ticking once again. This match has been pretty much

about Alison. He has been on the attack on the 31 of 35 attempts that

Brazil has had. Successful on 22 occasions.

It is becoming a difficult task now for Herrera and Gavira.

This stadium will go off the clock if they see this over the line.

Spain need a run of points like they've never needed before. Herrera

trying to psych himself up. They are against the world

champions, the number one seed Reed. And also against a very vociferous

crowd will stop this for a place in the quarterfinals.

It is too close to the net. Alison finds the block and Brazil are

through to the quarterfinals. It is the end of the road for the 2004

silver medallists, Herrera and Gavira. Brazil are still alive.

The number one seeds, the world champions, through in straight sets,

24-22, 20 1-13. And Copacabana beach is rocking.

ORE: Sensational stuff. The Brazilian pair going through to the

next round of the Men's Doubles competition. Congratulations to

them. Things are a bit more quieter and tepid at the Olympic Park. But

people are enjoying themselves. A Serbian fan. Where are you from?

I am from here in Brazil. Where is the flag from?

A second division football team. How are your team getting on right

now? Not very good, but...

You here to cheer yourselves up? Thank you for talking to us. Always

risky talking to Brazilians, you never know if they speak English.

He, thankfully, did. There is a great chance of a medal for

Britain's Justin Rose. Before he would have heard about the double

eagle we told you about. First, on the par four third. He followed it

up with another eagle on the par-5 fifth. Just minutes ago, on the

12th, he did this... A chip from off the green that took

him two shots clear of the field. He has rocketed up the leaderboard. 11

under par. Let's head down there, it is not just the course they have to

content with, and also the capybaras. We're going live now to

the course to check in and see how Justin Rose can finish the third

round. Henrik Stenson, Open Championship winner, on the course

right now. That has got to go. Got to go. We go

on to 18. They are five finishing hole. The pin at back right today.

Bobble hole. The pin at back right today.

Watson. -- Bubba. He can get it on the green but the flag is back right

with the wind straight into his face. Will it get up? Laying it up

well short of the hole. Back on 12. Henrik Stenson. About a 3.5 foot

port for his par to stay at 9-under. Currently on 8-under par, having to

work this up to 13. 14? 13. This is 13. Justin Rose, playing alongside,

on 13. This might work. It just might come

around that little intrusion into the green. That is fine, from the

leader, Justin Rose. A little nod of approval from his caddy. So he has a

birdie opportunity and 13. Rafael Cabrera-Bello. 4-under,

Cabrera-Bello. He will roll that. And he will get a read from the putt

of Justin Rose. The time has just gone to 30 5pm in the afternoon. --

2:35pm. He goes with a fairway wood, it has gone right, and short. A

little pitch, it has got to get over a mount. Check in at 15. He has been

producing some great recovery shot but this one is going to run away.

Bubba, short, here in two on the 18th. Which is something of an

elevated green with many hollows to protect it, a big bunker at back

left. The pin placement today, on 25 yards, and six from the right.

Watson just looking to which this in from about 110 yards out. -- pitch.

He needs the wind to bring it around. The wind coming straight

back down into the faces of the players at 18. 13, Henrik Stenson.

Trusting his 3-wood once again, his go to club.

He has had one or two problems with the big one, the driver today,

Henrik Stenson, but not with the 3-wood. Some of the galleries,

trying to move down the fairway, and Thomas Pieters just asking the

galleries to stop. People are marching away just as he is trying

to get his shot from the tee. He has done that regularly today, gone with

the long iron. Not the first time he has

found that wasteland Sant off the tee with an iron. -- sand. Marcus

Fraser. 3-wood. The Australian is at 9-under par. Two behind Justin Rose.

Coached by Dennis McDade out of Melbourne, Dennis McDade also shares

his knowledge with Mark Leishman. This is Bourdy but a head on the

13th green, with a birdie opportunity from a fair distance, he

has been making par after par, Bourdy, and that is a decent effort.

Smiles as he acknowledges the fans in the galleries. Let's go to 18.

Just under our noses. The commentary position overlooks this 18th green.

Watson, to finish with a birdie. Watson is in a real charge up the

leaderboard again, today. Were it not for boobies and 14 and 15 he

would do well in contention. Just moves that to the right. A

character, he makes a birdie at 17 but finishes with a par, and will

have to settle for a 4-under par 67. Watson, 67 today, 16-under...

6-under, rather, he will take into the final day. Let's go to 13.

Justin Rose, left to right swing, should surely make its way back.

Maybe one inch too wide. But it is a safe par four the leader. Britain's

Justin Rose. Cabrera-Bello, made the most of the

approach shot. Is it going to drop? Yes. They would

have had a read from the putt of Justin Rose. Very fine, all the

same, from the Spaniard. Speed is so essential on the greens. Just

trickling in. At 16, but the opportunity for the Argentine

Grillo, chases it up... And through the break. That just slides by. So

both Watson and Aphibarnrat failed to make their birdie putt at 18.

Aphibarnrat Had a good start. But then four bogeys to break the run.

Could make neither of the birdie opportunities at the last two,

Aphibarnrat comes home in 69. Bourdy, to stay at 8-under, which he

does. And Watson, a pair of 67 rounds. Second shot for Pieters at

13. You either walk away like that if

you are not interested where it is going, or if you know exactly where

it is going. The ball catching the bunker and sliding away. Marcus

Fraser next to play. Still 1-over for the day. Started

with that magnificent 63. Then followed that up with a 69.

It's a good effort from there. At the 14th. Longer par-3. It might

just skip all the way through. It should hold. That's OK, guys? A

couple of slopes on this green. Just caught the right side of the... It's

a little and jubilation, a little mound in the middle of the green.

It's more on the front left of the green, to be fair. Not quite the

middle. Henrik Stenson just checking the wind factor. It is much stronger

this afternoon. Second shot to 13 for the Swede. There wasn't a breath

of wind this morning when the first players went out. It was a two ball

that went out this morning. The Chinese Taipei golfer has withdrawn

from Bill must -- illness. Let's go to 14. It is a 5-iron in

the hands of Justin Rose. 239 yards, 219 metres. Finds the sand.

Three years since he won the 2013 US Open on the East Course at Ardmore,

Pennsylvania. Golf swing he has worked so hard to

maintain over years. Grillo at 17. It just stopped. He

will take that. A little putt across the green. This is the par-3. Whole

14. Needs it to settle. Two under today,

Bourdy. Thomas Peters, found the wastelands, then found the bunker.

-- Pieters. You don't get decent footing, decent life. Well done.

Stay there, stay there. Justin Rose is currently on the

14th. Fraser and Henrik Stenson playing 13. Playing alongside one

another. Here they are on the 13th green.

Henrik Stenson, Fraser. 66 in the first round from Henrik

Stenson and 68 in round two. Currently 1-under for his round

today. Cape Verde putt -- a birdie putt on

13 for Henrik Stenson. That's not moving at all. It went

left and stage left. -- stayed left. Justin Rose on 14, 219 metres. That

nicely done. Five or six feet for his par. Good height out of the

sand. Touched the clubface underneath the sand. Fairly soft,

but not too soft. Good control out of the bunker. Marcus Fraser for

birdie at the 13th. Marcus Fraser back to 10-under.

Level par for the day for the overnight leader. He is one behind

Justin Rose now. That will give the 38-year-old

Australian some confidence now. Good wait, that's why it's dropped in

through the side door. Must have a great amount of relief,

Marcus Fraser, putts have not been dropping for him. He has managed to

cling on for a 9-under for the longest time. Goes to 10-under with

that birdie. Began the day at 10-under par. Thomas Pieters for par

to stay in touch. No. That little need call once again from Thomas

Pieters. He goes back to 6-under, that is five back now from Justin

Rose. Bourdy at 14, birdie attempt from

the back of the green. Henrik Stenson's birdie putt has

just gone past 2.5, three feet. Safe path for Henrik Stenson. Now

Justin Rose, can he get up and down here from the sand at 14?

Flirted with that left lip. Marcus Fraser makes a birdie just behind

Justin Rose, who drops a shot. Marcus Fraser can just have that

mental boost, as well. Psychologically, so important. Goes

back to co-leader now, this time with Justin Rose.

Bourdy of France for his par on the 14th.

That never looked very comfortable putt at all. Drag it left and never

threatened the whole. Just 2.5 feet, so a bogey on 14 for Bourdy.

Meanwhile, Grillo on 17. A longer attempt. No pace in the putt.

Grillo remains on 3-under. Fraser Aird needs a mention. That two shot

swing. Rose dropped a shot, Fraser picked one up. Back to 10-under,

Marcus Fraser. 63 first round, 69 second.

He is in the same sand that Justin Rose was in, but at least it is not

plugged. Didn't like it. Didn't like the contact, came out of it

straightaway and he just didn't like the feel of it.

Henrik Stenson with an iron on 14. One of the longest long iron players

in the game. 3-iron it is for Henrik Stenson.

The gallery likes this. It is straight for the pin. A billion

tee-shot and 14 from Henrik Stenson. -- Brilliant. That would have looked

great in the air.