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Manx at the Olympics

Opening ceremony in Rio later

The Olympic Games opening ceremony takes place in Rio later on Friday.

Two Manx competitors will represent Great Britain in Brazil - cyclist Mark Cavendish and shooter Tim Kneale.

Cavendish starts the Omnium at the velodrome on Sunday 14th August.

The big day for Kneale is earlier - next Wednesday.

Multiple Island Games gold medal winner Rachel Glover says it's a major boost for her sport here on the Island to have a shooter in Rio:-

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