Sir Steven Redgrave's achievement of five gold medals from 1984 to 2000 marks the rower out as one of the finest Olympians ever.

Redgrave's fifth and final medal came at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 when he teamed up with Matthew Pinsent, James Cracknell and Tim Foster to win the coxless fours.

At the halfway mark in the race the British boat tried to increase stroke rate in an attempt to pull away from the chasing Italians but did not succeed.

With only 100m to go of an enthralling race, Britain's lead was cut down to just three strokes but Redgrave and his men held on to win one of rowing's most famous races.

1927: The world heavyweight title fight which became known as the 'Battle of the Long Count' took place. In the seventh round Jack Dempsey knocked down Gene Tunney and stood over his opponent, but referee Dave Barry refused to start the count until Dempsey had retreated to a neutral corner. Tunney was on the canvas for 15 seconds before he got back to his feet and went on to win the title.

1996: America's women golfers lifted the Solheim Cup after crushing Europe 10-2 in the final day singles to win 17-11 at St Pierre, Chepstow.

2003: Former Italy, Juventus and Middlesbrough striker Fabrizio Ravanelli signed a two-year contract with Scottish Premier League side Dundee.

2010: England defeated Pakistan by 121 runs in the fifth one-day international at the Rose Bowl to win the NatWest Series 3-2.