Olympic medallist Darren Sutherland was today remembered not only as a loved sporting hero but as a kind and generous family man deeply committed to his community.

Hundreds of grieving mourners will gather to pay tribute to Olympic medallist Darren Sutherland today as he is laid to rest a week after being found hanged.

GRIEVING mourners gathered in an Irish church last night on the eve of the funeral of Olympic boxer Darren Sutherland, found dead in his London flat a week ago.