Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy make all kinds of history by retaining Olympic title

They are the first Irish athletes to defend a title at this august level since Pat O’Callaghan put back-to-back hammer wins together in 1928 and 1932 and they will go down in the record books as the last ever lightweight men’s Olympic champions.

HISTORY MADE: Paul O'Donovan, left, and Fintan McCarthy of Team Ireland are congratulated after winning the men's lightweight double sculls finals. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

History made. More of it.

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy have defended their lightweight double sculls Olympic title with another masterful row at these Paris Games.