Tokyo 2020: GB’s Polly Swann breaks down in tears while discussing Helen Glover’s amazing career in emotional tribute
TEAM GB star Polly Swann succumbed to tears after hailing Helen Glover following her incredible comeback at Tokyo 2020.
Britain’s two-time gold medallist Glover, 35, and Swann, 33, just missed out on bronze as they finished fourth in the women’s rowing pair.
Inspirational rower Glover failed to make a fairy-tale podium on her comeback during her return from becoming a mum.
The 2012 and 2016 pairs champ and new partner Swann had a late surge to catch third-placed Canada but ultimately fell short.
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And the latter understandably started to get emotional as she reflected on Glover’s journey back to the big time.
Swann said: “We threw the bucket at it. Kitchen sink and all.
“I think we always knew it’s the Olympic final and people are going to go out hard. I think that was the case.
“We probably thought we had a bit more of a buffer at the front end and it wasn’t to be.
Like Helen says, the way we’ve attacked this project has been really exceptional. I couldn’t be prouder of her and what we’ve done together
Polly Swann
“Like Helen says, the way we’ve attacked this project has been really exceptional. I couldn’t be prouder of her and what we’ve done together.
“It’s been a special ride.”
Glover, who won gold in 2012 and 2016, was aiming to become the first British woman to win the top prize at three Olympics.
The former number one female rower took time out of the sport after having three kids and she hoped to have inspired her children.
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Addressing her children Logan, Kit, and Willow, Glover added: “They’re sometimes up at this time in the morning so they might be watching now.
“I love them so much, they’ve been my inspiration. I never saw myself getting back in a rowing boat until they came along. You can do anything you want to do.
“Trying and failing is not a problem, as long as you try. All the parents who have supported me on the way, thank you for your messages.”
