Even the Queen could not watch - 10 years since Olympic hockey gold
Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that historic win.
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Notable Quotes
"Eventually Her Majesty said, 'oh for goodness sake, just go'."
— Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh , Celebrity
"They were all cheering and jeering, doing things that they would never normally do."
— Helen Richardson-Walsh , Athlete
"Sometimes it feels like a dream and you have to ask yourself, 'did it really happen?'"
— Kate Richardson-Walsh , Athlete
Key People
Danny is the head coach of the British women's hockey team.
Helen is a former British hockey player and an Olympic gold medalist.
Hollie is a British hockey player and an Olympic gold medalist.
Kate is a former British hockey player and the captain of the Olympic gold medal winning team.
Sophie is a fan of The Archers and has made a cameo appearance in the BBC Radio 4 show.
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Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that historic win.
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