Silver Lining As Davies Takes It to the Limit ; Beijing 2008 It's Another Welsh Medal As Tough Man David Shows His Courage
Western Mail › August 22, 2008
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DAVID DAVIES stormed to another Welsh medal in the 10km marathon open swim, adding silver to the 1500m bronze he won in Athens with a courageous swim that left him almost unconscious.
The Penarth racer started zig-zagging in the closing stages and was so shattered at the finish he had to be carried away from the water's edge on a stretcher.See the full content of this document
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Silver Lining As Davies Takes It to the Limit ; Beijing 2008 It's Another Welsh Medal As Tough Man David Shows His Courage
But, after adding to the three golds won by Welsh Olympians Nicole Cooke, Tom James and Geraint Thomas, plus silver by Tom Lucy, the Cardiff City fan recovered enough to do a joyous ayatollah on the medal podium.
Barry-born Davies said: "It was the hardest two hours of my life. I can't remembe...See the full content of this document
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