In terms of the sporting competitors, it felt like the end of an era. There is a long list of stars who either have discussed retirement

The lead would begin to close and after looking like they were running out of water, Britain was able to steal the gold by 0.15. 

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Great Britain has really bounced back to form in recent years at this event but the start to 2024 has been a bit of a concern.

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In the final, Britain got off to the better start but at halfway the gap was only 0.22 seconds. Britain entered the race having won the last

Britain slowly began to close the gap whilst Italy also began to claw time back on Romania in the battle for bronze.