Three and a half seconds from glory

3.46 SECONDS. About the time it takes to read this sentence.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2008 - 01:00

That’s the margin which separated Eoin Rheinisch from an Olympic medal yesterday.

So what do you say to a man who has produced an heroic performance yet missed a chance to become the 21st competitor from Ireland to stand on an Olympic podium? Do you commiserate or congratulate? Do you leave him with his thoughts or tears?

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