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TEAM GB stars returned to the UK on the Eurostar today to a heroes welcome after doing their nation proud at the Paris Olympics.

Fan favourites including gold medallists Emma Finucane, Katy Marchant and Sophie Capewell made a victorious entrance at Kings Cross following Team GB's medal-winning exploits across the channel.

Team GB arrive by Eurostar into London St Pancras after leaving the Paris Games
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Team GB arrive by Eurostar into London St Pancras after leaving the Paris GamesCredit: PA
Gold medallists like Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell and Katy Marchant have returned home on the Eurostar
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Gold medallists like Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell and Katy Marchant have returned home on the EurostarCredit: Simon Jones
Emma Finucane wore all three of her medals after success in the cycling
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Emma Finucane wore all three of her medals after success in the cyclingCredit: Getty
Tom Daley posed for photos with fans
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Tom Daley posed for photos with fansCredit: PA
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Daley broke down in tears as he confirmed his retirement
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Daley broke down in tears as he confirmed his retirementCredit: BBC
Skateboarder Andy Macdonald rolled through the station on his board
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Skateboarder Andy Macdonald rolled through the station on his boardCredit: Reuters

Also among them was Tom Daley, who won a silver medal in Paris and then made an emotional statement upon his return.

Gold medal winning trampoline star Bryony Page showed off her medal as she stepped off the Eurostar.

Meanwhile 'Rad dad' skateboarder Andy Macdonald, 51, rolled back into Britain.

Team GB finished seventh in the final table after clinching 65 medals in total.

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That saw them go one better than the haul of 64 at the Tokyo Olympics.

But Team GB's return of 14 golds was also their lowest in 20 years and six down on Tokyo.

They received a warm welcome after returning to Blighty on Monday.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was there to greet them.

And at London St. Pancras, diving legend Daley confirmed his retirement from the sport after winning silver in Paris.

4x400m relay and mixed 4x400m relay bronze medallist Samuel Reardon returns
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4x400m relay and mixed 4x400m relay bronze medallist Samuel Reardon returnsCredit: Ray Collins
Alex Yee who won gold in the triathlon was on board
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Alex Yee who won gold in the triathlon was on boardCredit: PA
Great Britain's Laviai Nielsen and Lina Nielsen (right) wore their medals home
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Great Britain's Laviai Nielsen and Lina Nielsen (right) wore their medals homeCredit: PA

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The 30-year-old broke down in tears as he told the BBC about his decision to end his career, saying: "I have to hang it up at some time. I'm very proud.

"I want to be with my family, I'm really excited to spend some time with them and feel normal for a couple of days.

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"It's just very overwhelming, I didn't mean for it to time out like this but I just feel very proud of my career."

Britain’s 14 golds at the Games came from 11 different sports, with Rowing leading the way.

Team GB took top spot in the Women’s Double and Quadruple Sculls, as well as the Men’s Eight.

While there was victory in Equestrian with the Eventing Team and Jumping Team events.

Athletics also enjoyed plenty of success with Keely Hodgkinson winning the Women’s 800m.

Alex Yee clinched gold in the Triathlon, with Bryony Page succeeding in Trampoline Gymnastics.

As for the bikes, the Women’s Team Sprint took gold — as did Tom Pidcock in Mountain Biking.

Team GB also took a gold in swimming with the 4x200 Freestyle Relay.

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Nathan Hales took top spot for the Trap Men’s Shooting, with Ellie Aldridge winning the Women’s kite in Sailing.

Finally, the last gold was captured by Tony Roberts in Climbing.

Bryony Page proudly displays her gold medal
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Bryony Page proudly displays her gold medalCredit: Getty
Shooting skeet women's silver medallist Britain's Amber Rutter was joined by her baby
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Shooting skeet women's silver medallist Britain's Amber Rutter was joined by her babyCredit: Reuters
Alex Yee was greeted back home by young fans
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Alex Yee was greeted back home by young fansCredit: PA
The athletes got a heroes welcome
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The athletes got a heroes welcomeCredit: Getty
Team GB took home 14 golds from the Paris Games
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Team GB took home 14 golds from the Paris GamesCredit: Simon Jones
The athletes were given a proper send off as they left France
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The athletes were given a proper send off as they left FranceCredit: Simon Jones
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