GB’s Hodgkins-Byrne & Wilde win rowing bronze

Great Britain’s Emily Hodgkins-Byrne and Matilda Wilde have won the bronze medal in the women’s lightweight double sculls at the Tokyo Olympics.

The duo put on an impressive performance, finishing in third place behind Italy and France.

This is Team GB’s first rowing medal of the Games and Hodgkins-Byrne and Wilde’s first Olympic medal.

They showed great determination and skill throughout the race, holding off a strong challenge from the Netherlands to secure their spot on the podium.

The bronze medal is a fantastic achievement for the pair, who have worked tirelessly to reach this level in their sport.

Their success is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and talent as rowers.

Congratulations to Emily Hodgkins-Byrne and Matilda Wilde on their well-deserved bronze medal!

We look forward to seeing what other successes they will achieve in the future.

Overall, it was a thrilling race and a proud moment for Team GB in the rowing events at the Tokyo Olympics.