Britain's Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson, Lauren Henry and Georgina Brayshaw react to Olympic gold
Memorable Morning at the Olympics: Team GB Looks to Emulate Yesterday’s Success
As the sun rises over the Olympic Village, the anticipation is palpable. With three gold medals up for grabs in the next hour, Team GB is poised to make history on the water. Our reporter, Miriam Walker-Khah, is with the quadruple sculls Olympic champion, Georgie Will, and her teammates to discuss their incredible journey to the top.
The Weight of Gold
Georgie Will, the team’s bow woman, wears her Olympic gold medal around her neck, a symbol of the past 10 years of hard work, sacrifice, and teamwork. "It feels very heavy, but it just symbolizes everything we’ve worked towards over the past 10 years," she says. "It’s just hitting me this morning what we’ve actually done. Yesterday, I was just whisked away, up in the clouds, no idea what was going on. This morning, I woke up and I was like, ‘Wow, we did it, we’re Olympic Champions.’"
Resilience and Sacrifice
The team has faced numerous challenges along the way, including grueling training sessions and sacrifices in their personal lives. "We’ve all missed out on so many things," Georgie explains. "I haven’t seen my parents since Christmas, and I’ve only met my 2-year-old nephew twice. It’s just resilience to keep going and know that eventually, we will get this."
The Photo Finish
Lola, the team’s stroke woman, recounts the dramatic and intense moment when they crossed the finish line. "I had no idea what was happening when we crossed the line," she says. "I was just taking a breath, waiting to hear what had happened. Then, I heard Lauren, our bow girl, erupt into screams. That’s when I thought, ‘Okay, we can really relax.’"
Celebrating Success
The team celebrated their victory with a late-night McDonald’s feast in their Team GB dressing gowns. "It was really nice," Lauren says. "We were all calm in the boat, and we knew what was going to happen. Thankfully, it worked out for us."
Role Models and Inspiration
Georgie praises Helen Glover, a role model and flag bearer for the rowing team. "She’s done amazingly well, and I hope we can replicate what she’s done and get more gold medals for the team," she says.
Looking Ahead
With three gold medals up for grabs, the team is focused on supporting each other and cheering on their teammates. "We’re really excited to watch our teammates in the next couple of days and see them bring back more medals," Hannah says. "It’s going to be really epic."
As the day unfolds, Team GB is poised to make history once again. With their incredible journey to the top, they are an inspiration to rowers and athletes around the world.
