Comment: Irish rowers’ gold brings joy but the Olympics are nothing without heartbreak

As Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy stake their place in the history books, it’s easy to forget the pain for those who don’t get to stand on the podium

Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan pose with their medals after winning the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls Final A in Tokyo. Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images