Whitlock shows off his gold as GB toast more success – Monday’s sporting social
Olympic champion Charlotte Worthington also reflected on her achievement.
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Olympics
Charlotte Worthington reflected on her achievement.
Great Britain’s eventing team won gold.
Emily Campbell took silver in the women’s +87kg weightlifting.
Influencer Tom Daley
Laura Muir got her campaign under way.
Max Whitlock showed off his pommel gold.
Cricketer Aaron Finch enjoyed the cycling in Tokyo
Football
Ally McCoist was ready for the new season.
MMA
Family time for Conor McGregor.
Formula One
Esteban Ocon was on cloud nine after Sunday’s triumph.
Lewis Hamilton congratulated Ocon.
Carlos Sainz celebrated after he was boosted up to third.
McLaren turned the clock back.
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