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TEAM GB may still be waiting for a first gold medal at the Paris Games... but British-born rugby star Aaron Grandidier has already been crowned Olympic champion with France.Originally from Bromley, he began playing rugby in Orpington at the age of just 11.
He went on to represent Kent U18s and St Mary's University, but was still being snubbed by professional clubs in England.Win a VW Campervan + £2,000 cash or £40,000 cash from just 38p with our code This swiftly led to interest from the French national team, while he also signed a deal with pro club Pau earlier this year.
He said: "I found out France had a system that allowed you a bit more time to break out on to the scene, so I was like, ‘you know what, screw it, I’ve got nothing to lose, this is what I want to do’.GB's two bronze medal winners are Kimberley Woods in the women's slalom and Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen in the women's synchronised 3 metre springboard.brings you all the action taking place in the French capital on a what is expected to be a huge third day.
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