BBC Sportolympics

Andy Triggs-Hodge
Age 28, born Aylesbury
Alex Partridge
Age 26, born San Francisco, USA
Peter Reed
Age 26, born Seattle, USA
Steve Williams MBE
Age 31, born Warwick

With three of the men's coxless four retiring after Athens glory in 2004, Williams and his new team-mates had to pick up the baton.

They responded with a 27-race unbeaten run, and were twice crowned world champions.

Despite failing to retain their title this year, hopes are high for more golden success in Beijing in 2008.