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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsKABOOM! Andy Murray slaps down John Inverdale's claim he was first with two tennis golds
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/aug/15/andy-murray-john-inverdale-olympic-tennis-bbc-williams<snip>
Andy Murray has put John Inverdale in his place for saying the Scot was the first person to win two Olympic golds for tennis, as the BBC presenter made the latest in a string of on-air gaffes.
Inverdale, interviewing Murray after he defeated Argentinas Juan Martin Del Potro to claim his second Olympic gold, said: Youre the first person ever to win two Olympic tennis gold medals. Thats an extraordinary feat, isnt it?
But the Scot shot back: Well, to defend the singles title ... I think Venus and Serena [Williams] have won about four each but hadnt defended a singles title before.
He added: I mean its obviously not an easy thing to do. I had to fight unbelievably hard to get it tonight as well. Yeah, Ill enjoy this one.
Murrays comment won praise on Twitter, including from Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon:
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Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Well said Andy Murray
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KABOOM! Andy Murray slaps down John Inverdale's claim he was first with two tennis golds (Original Post)
malaise
Aug 2016
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whatthehey
(3,660 posts)1. Angus Podgorny has a point
malaise
(267,813 posts)2. A huge point
demmiblue
(36,748 posts)3. Andy Murray is a wonderful ally to women in tennis (and in general).
malaise
(267,813 posts)4. I Agree