Weekly Blog No 84 – Rio 2016 Olympics 

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years since the London’s Olympics held in the UK. London was a magnificent host and the country proved to be a huge success. This year the hosting nation is Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and has already provided an amazing opening ceremony.

Great Britain is hopeful for a few medal winners this year. Here’s a few of the names to watch out for and their Olympic metal history

Athletics 

  • Mo Farrah – 2  Gold Medals
  • Jessica Ennis – Hill – 1 Gold Medal
  • Greg Rutherford –  1 Gold Medal
  • Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Boxing 

  • Nicola Adams – 1 Gold Medal

Cycling

  • Lizzie Armitstead – 1 Silver Medal
  • Chris Froome – 1 Bronze Medal
  • Jason Kenny – 3 Gold & 1 Silver Medals
  • Laura Trott – 2 Gold Medals
  • Sir Bradley Wiggins – 4 Gold, 1 Silver & 2 Bronze Medals

Equestrian

  • Charlotte Dujardin – 2 Gold Medals

Golf

  • Danny Willett

Gymnastics

  • Max Whitlock – 2 Bronze Medals
  • Louis Smith – 1 Silver & 2 Bronze Medals

Rowing

  • Helen Glover and Heather Stanning – 1 Gold Medal

Swimming

  • Adam Peaty

Tennis

  • Andy Murray – 1 Gold & 1 Silver

Triathlon 

  • Alistair and Jonny Brownlee – A 1 Gold Medal & J 1 Bronze Medal

Good luck to all the sportsmen and sportwomen in Rio, 2016.

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