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Olympic investment pays off

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Part of Team GB's success in the Olympics has been down to increased investment in various sports.

Before Beijing, sailing received �22.3m, cycling �22.2m, rowing �26m and athletics �26.5m.

Olympics minister Tessa Jowell said investment in all elite sports would now be reviewed, but that getting children interested in competing in the first place is just as important for the future.

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