DORNEY, England Aug 2 (Reuters) – South Africa powered to
victory in the men’s Olympic lightweight four final on Thursday,
holding off the favourites Britain and Denmark in a thrilling
sprint for the line.
The victory by about a foot with a breathtaking last burst
denied Britain a third gold medal of the Games and a win for
brothers Peter and Richard Chambers from Northern Ireland.
Britain finished second with Denmark in third.
(Reporting by Kate Holton, editing by Matt Falloon)
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