MEN'S FOUR MISS OUT ON GOLD

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MEN'S FOUR MISS OUT ON GOLD

GREAT BRITAIN's men's lightweight four agonisingly missed out on a gold medal after a thrilling race at the Eton Dorney rowing lake.

After reeling in a Denmark crew who had led for much of the race, the British quartet had looked close to victory.

But, with a late surge, South Africa left the home crowd heart-broken after they pushed Team GB into the silver medal position at the line.

And the four of Chris Bartley, Peter Chambers, Richard Chambers and Rob Williams could not hide their disappointment after the race.

"We wanted to win. We have to be happy to get a medal at our home Olympics. It's a shame we didn't win but what can you do? It's a shame," Williams told the BBC.