The latest from the Rio Olympics 2016
All the latest from our Team GB athletes at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Parents of Saskia Clark 'over the moon' after gold confirmed
The parents of Essex sailor Saskia Clark say they're 'over the moon' after their daughter won Olympic gold in Rio.
The 36-year-old claimed silver in London four years ago but managed to go one better in the women's 470 class this afternoon.
Her family back at the West Mersea Sailing Club watched her triumph on the TV this evening and talked to ITV News Anglia after the victory was confirmed.
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Trott: I'm very lucky to experience Olympics with Jason
After breaking records at the Rio Olympics, golden-girl Laura Trott says she was very lucky to experience the Games with fiancé Jason Kenny.
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Region's Olympians return from Rio to heroes' welcome
Olympians from the region have arrived back from Rio to a heroes' welcome following Team GB's best Olympics in more than a century.
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Athletes impressed by spectacular closing ceremony
Some of our region's athletes have been tweeting their reaction following last night's Olympic closing ceremony in Rio.