Rowing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's eight
The men's eight competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro took place at the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. It was held from 8 to 13 August. There were 7 boats from 7 nations. The event was won by Great Britain, the nation's first victory in the men's eight since 2000 and fourth overall. Defending champions Germany finished with silver this time. The Netherlands earned bronze.
Medal ceremony
Thomas Matthew Ransley is a retired British rower. At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro he was part of the British crew that won the gold medal in the eight, was twice a World Champion and in 2015 was the European Champion in the men's coxless four.
Tom Ransley