TeamGB women celebrate after impressing in Tokyo – Friday’s sporting social
The PA news agency looks at some of the best examples on social media from August 6.
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Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 6.
Olympics
Lauren Price added ‘Olympic finalist’ to an already-impressive sporting CV.
Laura Kenny – most successful British woman in Olympic history.
GB Hockey won another Olympic medal.
The McColgans were impressed with Laura Muir’s run in the 1500m final at Tokyo 2020.
Holly Bradshaw reflected on her Olympic medal.
GB celebrated bronze in the women’s 4×100 metres relay.
Keely Hodgkinson looked back on her Tokyo experience.
Simone Biles returned home.
As did Jack Laugher.
Italy winning once again hurt Adam Gemili.
Football
Aston Villa offered an exchange to fans who bought this season’s shirt with Jack Grealish’s name and number on the back.
James Milner pokes fun at Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson.
The mocked up photos of Lionel Messi’s next club, or new career path, have started to appear.
Although non-league clubs Marine and Taunton Town have ruled themselves out of signing the Argentina star.
Michael Dawson became a club ambassador at Tottenham following his retirement.
Fair to say Jack Grealish was happy with his squad number at Manchester City.
Raheem Sterling welcomed his England team-mate to Manchester.
New hairstyles for Thiago Silva and Jorginho.
Boxing
Tyson Fury had an important message.