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Twigg takes gold at Sydney games

Great Britain team
Great Britain celebrate their 3-2 win over Australia in the final

Lincolnshire's Georgie Twigg has won a gold medal with the Great Britain Under-21 hockey team at the Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney, Australia.

The 18-year-old, from Doddington, has already represented England at Under-16 and Under-18 levels.

Great Britain beat Australia 3-2 in the final, repeating their success of two years ago.

The win came courtesy of a golden goal from Sophie Bray after the game finished 2-2 at full time.

Great Britain's other goals came from Susie Gilbert and Harriet Pearce.



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