Britain claimed the lightweight men's double sculls rowing title at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday, clocking six minutes and 10.99 seconds in the final. Greece took the silver in 6:11.72, while Denmark got the bronze in 6:12.45.

Britain's Zac Purchase and Mark Hunter (L) celebrate after finishing the lightweight men's double sculls at the Shunyi Rowing and Canoeing Park in Beijing on August 17, 2008. Netherland won the race. Britain won the race. [Agencies]