Paul Goodison won Great Britain's third gold medal
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Olympic sailing gold medallist Paul Goodison has been given a hero's welcome when a homecoming reception was held at Sheffield United Football Club.
The yachtsman from Rotherham, who is a Blades supporter, was led on to the pitch at Bramall Lane where fans to applauded his Olympic win.
The 30-year-old showed off his gold medal before Sheffield United play Cardiff City Football Club.
Mr Goodison won gold in the laser class sailing at the games in Beijing.
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