Katherine Grainger is the most decorated female British Olympian ever, having defied the odds with Vicky Thornley to win a double sculls silver she ranks as a greater achievement than topping the London 2012 podium.Rio de Janeiros picturesque Lagoa bore witness to a historic moment on Thursday as the 40-year-old secured a medal at a fifth successive Games.While unable to match the podium-topping performance with Anna Watkins four years ago, clinching silver alongside Thornley was no less remarkable after their turbulent journey to Brazil.Grainger only decided to return to the sport two years ago and they abandoned the double sculls project midway through the season, only to reform having failed to qualify for seats in the eight.That decision paid dividends as the oldest member of the rowing squad fought with Thornley for a thoroughly-deserved podium place.Kitty Godfree, nee McKane, a five-time tennis medallist in the 1920s, is the only female British athlete that matches her Olympic haul, but the Scot now has four silvers and a gold to her name. Godfree won a gold, two silvers and two bronzes.I dont think we could have done any more, Grainger told the BBC. I dont think anything could eclipse London because of everything that surrounded it.But I remember at the start of this campaign feeling that if I could come out with anything, a medal of any kind, it would probably be my greatest achievement. just because of where it started from.There were many, many dark days if I am honest were I couldnt see where this could happen.To be standing here, finally, in the Rio sunshine with a big medal around our necks has made it all worthwhile.Grainger and Thornleys selection in the double sculls was confirmed a month and a half ago, but the duo impressed in Rio and looked on course for gold as the final came to a close.Polands Natalia Madaj and Magdalena Fularczyk-Kozlowska ate up the 1.25-second advantage at the 1,500m mark to triumph, after which the latter described Grainger as a legend.The Scot has certainly left an indelible mark on a sport she plans stay involved with, although competing in Tokyo at the age of 44 is not on the cards.Its been minutes since my Olympic career has finished! I havent quite mapped out that, Grainger said, smiling, when asked what was next.I tell you what for the first time I a long time I dont set the alarm tomorrow morning and I wake up whenever I want and it will be a new dawn for a new start. I dont know what it will be.Thornley, too, is not thinking of the future right now having tasted Olympic success for the first time, four years on from finishing fifth in the womens eights at London 2012.It has changed my life, she said. This result means the world to me.I knew I was capable for a performance of Olympic medal standard and it hadnt quite come out yet. Its been difficult these last few years, not getting anything medal-wise.But I wouldnt change that because this is the one you want to do. Cheap Diamondbacks Jerseys Authentic . In the response filed Wednesday to the complaint by 30-year-old Alexander Bradley, attorneys say the former University of Florida player is invoking his Fifth Amendment right that protects people from incriminating themselves. Curt Schilling Jersey . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said. http://www.cheapdiamondbacksjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-chris-owings-jersey . Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks. Cheap MLB Jerseys Authentic . Jay Feely kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime, and the Cardinals edged the Tennessee Titans 37-34 in overtime after blowing a 17-point lead late in the fourth quarter. Cheap Diamondbacks Jerseys .C. United of Major League Soccer. United chose the defender in the second round of the 2013 MLS re-entry draft. ATLANTA -- Falcons starting left tackle Jake Matthews was knocked out of Sundays game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a knee injury.Matthews exited the field right before halftime. The medical staff stretched out Matthews left knee behind the bench.For a moment, it appeared Matthews was going to try to return to action. He put on his helmet and attempted to work on his movement out of his stance. However, Matthews was ruled out midway through the thhird quarter, and?Tom Compton filled in at left tackle.ddddddddddddMatthews, a former first-round draft pick from Texas A&M, has been a key element in the resurgence of the Falcons offensive line, which is led by center Alex Mack. Matthews has helped alleviate the pressure opposing defenses have put on quarterback Matt Ryan. ' ' '