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Jessica Ennis hails 'incredible' Olympics crowd Step change in government sport policy needed, BOA says
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Jessica Ennis has paid tribute to the "incredible" crowd in the Olympic Stadium which "pushed her along" towards gold in the heptathlon. There needs to be a "step change" in sports policy so children inspired by Team GB's gold medals become future star athletes themselves, the head of the British Olympic Association says.
Ennis, long jumper Greg Rutherford and 10,000m runner Mo Farah all won their events on a day which saw Team GB also take gold medals in rowing and cycling. Lord Moynihan called for more funding of school sports and improved facilities to encourage participation.
"As soon as my name was mentioned the crowd just went wild and it was such a great feeling," Ennis added. The plea comes amid predictions of government spending cuts when funding is reviewed after the Olympics.
Earlier, Ennis said she had decided not to compete in the 100m hurdles. Meanwhile, heptathlon winner Jessica Ennis has hailed "incredible" crowds.
The Women's Marathon is currently under way, with three British women competing, but not Paula Radcliffe who is suffering from an injury. Ennis and fellow GB Team athletes long jumper Greg Rutherford and 10,000m runner Mo Farah all won their events on Saturday, which also saw Britain take gold medals in rowing and cycling.
Wearing her gold medal as she sat alongside Rutherford at a news conference, Ennis admitted the events of Saturday night would be hard to top as it will probably "be one of my greatest moments". Lord Moynihan said the Games had already been a "fantastic success" in terms of urban regeneration and has resulted in some "outstanding" facilities.
But she refused to be drawn on whether she would compete at the Rio Games in four years time and laughed off talk of a possible retirement. But he added: "What is absolutely important and the focus for those in power is to make sure the thousands of kids right across the country... the able bodied and disabled, are not only inspired by sport... but that inspiration is translated into participation."
He said there needs to be a "focus on stronger schools sports policy, better facilities, more access to facilities" so the BOA can help develop young talent "and ultimately see the very best of them shining on the Olympic stage in the future".
'Greatest' moment
Earlier, wearing her gold medal as she sat alongside Rutherford at a news conference, Ennis admitted the events of Saturday night would be hard to top as it would probably "be one of my greatest moments".
She refused to be drawn on whether she would compete at the Rio Games in four years time but laughed off talk of a possible retirement.
Ennis said: "I definitely want to have a bit of a break now but definitely want to achieve a little bit more".Ennis said: "I definitely want to have a bit of a break now but definitely want to achieve a little bit more".
She added she was "going to relax, eat lots of rubbish food, have a few glasses of wine and enjoy this moment for as long as possible".She added she was "going to relax, eat lots of rubbish food, have a few glasses of wine and enjoy this moment for as long as possible".
The 26-year-old, who set a British record in the 100m hurdles on Friday morning as part of the heptathlon, earlier told BBC Breakfast her body needed a "rest". She said the crowd in the Olympic Stadium helped "push her along" towards gold.
"I did seriously contemplate [competing in the hurdles event] but for me it was just about the heptathlon. I'm more than happy coming away with this medal and I just want to enjoy this moment as much as I can," she said. "As soon as my name was mentioned the crowd just went wild and it was such a great feeling," Ennis added.
The 26-year-old, who set a British record in the 100m hurdles on Friday morning as part of the heptathlon, earlier told BBC Breakfast her body needed a "rest" and she would not compete in the event in the Games.
"I did seriously contemplate it but for me it was just about the heptathlon. I'm more than happy coming away with this medal and I just want to enjoy this moment as much as I can," she said.
Rutherford also praised the 80,000-strong crowd at the stadium, saying "it was the lift I needed to win".Rutherford also praised the 80,000-strong crowd at the stadium, saying "it was the lift I needed to win".
Locog chairman and two-time 1500m champion Lord Coe described the events in the Olympic Stadium on Saturday as "the greatest night of British athletics". The Women's Marathon is currently under way, with three British women competing, but not Paula Radcliffe who is suffering from an injury.
The day saw Team GB move to third in the medal table with 14 gold medals, seven silvers and eight bronzes.
Sunday's highlights for Team GB include:Sunday's highlights for Team GB include:
There will be road closures in central London as the women's marathon is taking place from 11:00 BST to 14:00, starting and finishing at the Mall, with many bus diversions.There will be road closures in central London as the women's marathon is taking place from 11:00 BST to 14:00, starting and finishing at the Mall, with many bus diversions.
And at 21:50 BST Usain Bolt and his fellow sprint stars will command attention in the 100m final.And at 21:50 BST Usain Bolt and his fellow sprint stars will command attention in the 100m final.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the British Olympic Association is expected to urge the government to capitalise on the goodwill that the Games are generating by re-thinking its policy towards sport in the UK.
The BBC's Adam Parson says many are predicting cuts when funding is reviewed after the Olympics but Lord Moynihan will tell ministers there is a once in a lifetime chance to inspire young people and increase participation.
Earlier this week, Lord Moynihan talked of a need to strengthen the level of coaching support to nurture future Team GB Olympians.