British team succeed in great haul of China

Published Date: 25 August 2008 BRITAIN won an impressive 47 medals in Beijing, shattering even the "stretch" target of UK Sport ahead of the Games. Fourth place in the medal table was also achieved four years early. Team GB started slowly but as the Olympics unfolded it became clear a major success story was in the making . . . DAY 2 (Sunday, 10 August) • Nicole Cooke, gold, cycling, women's road race. Cooke... [read full story]