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Jon Eley "very proud" of Team GB

Team GB speed skater Jon Eley says that he is proud to have been part of the team at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

British speed skater Jon Eley has said that he is "very proud" of Great Britain's performance at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Team GB matched their best ever medal haul at the Games with four, including gold for Lizzy Yarnold in the women's skeleton.

Eley, who was the team's flagbearer at the opening ceremony, wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to Team GB for what has been a great team performance. Very proud to be a part of something so special.

"A massive thank you to everyone who has supported Team GB, your messages have gave us all a real boosts."

Sochi was the 29-year-old's third Olympics.

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Lizzy Yarnold of Great Britain celebrates winning the gold medal during the Women's Skeleton on Day 7 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Sliding Center Sanki on February 14, 2014
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