Rob Williams was in the 2 seat of the GB lightweight men's four

Great Britain's lightweight men's four won silver as they were edged out by South Africa in a thrilling final at Eton Dorney.

Richard and Peter Chambers, Rob Williams in seat 2 and Chris Bartley won Britain's third rowing medal in six minutes 03.09 seconds, with defending champions Denmark taking bronze.

27 year old Rob started rowing at Maidenhead Rowing after which he moved to Putney's London Rowing Club which is his current club.