Team GB Returns Home with 65 Medals from Olympics
- Team GB returns to the UK after winning 65 medals in the Olympics held in Paris.
- The team is greeted at St Pancras upon their return home this lunchtime.
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In a proactive measure to prevent the entry of bedbugs into South Korea, Incheon International Airport has introduced a bedbug sniffer dog named Ceco, a two-year-old beagle trained to detect the insects' pheromones. This initiative comes as athletes, officials, and fans prepare to return from the Paris Olympics. Ceco can inspect a hotel room in under two minutes, and the airport has increased the disinfection frequency of flights arriving from Paris to once a week, up from the usual monthly schedule. The airport's quarantine service is also on standby to respond to any potential outbreaks. As the Olympics conclude, Team GB's performance has sparked varied opinions based on medal counts. Gold medalist cyclist Katy Marchant expressed her excitement after breaking the world record in the women’s team sprint, describing her Olympic experience as a "wild ride." She emphasized the joy of finishing with a gold medal and looked forward to reuniting with her family. However, the overall standing of Team GB has raised eyebrows, as the country currently ranks seventh in the medal table, its lowest position in two decades. The ranking is based on gold medals, which highlights the competitive nature of the Games. Athletes like Matthew Hudson-Smith narrowly missed out on gold, underscoring the fine margins that can determine Olympic success. In a notable achievement, Bryony Page has made history as Britain’s first trampolining champion, adding to the diverse accomplishments of the team at the Paris Olympics.