Cathal Dennehy: No, Olympians rarely get out what they put into Games

There's no such thing as deserving a medal, our top athletes know. 

IRELAND'S PRIDE: Ireland’s Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley after the race. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

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