'He's a legend': Rob Heffernan's family filled with pride after sixth-place Olympic finish

Rob Heffernan did the nation proud when he finished the sixth in the 50k walk at the Olympics, but his family were left absolutely beaming.

'He's a legend': Rob Heffernan's family filled with pride after sixth-place Olympic finish

At home in Cork, there was a party at Murphy's Rock Bar, Ballyvolane to watch and celebrate Heffernan taking part in his fifth Olympics.

Our videographer David Keane was on hand to capture the scenes and caught a few words from his father Bobby, sisters Anthea and Rhonda, and kids Megan and Cathal.

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