GB women's double sculls gold
Katherine Grainger, who has won three consecutive Olympic silver medals, has finally won gold in the women's double sculls, along with partner Anna Watkins.
Grainger: More to come in final after Olympic record
Katherine Grainger and her double sculls partner Anna Watkins set a new Olympic record in their heat, making them favourites for gold today. Their time was four seconds faster than the other heat winners Australia.
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