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How does it feel to fail at the Olympics?

Former cyclist Victoria Pendleton, rower Mark Hunter and sprinter Darren Campbell share their experiences of Olympic disappointment.

Pendleton says she was "devastated" with her performance at Athens 2004, with Hunter adding that the pain of finishing last at the same Games was "horrific".

Campbell, who dropped the relay baton in Sydney in 2000, says "the lessons you learn at an Olympic games last a life-time".

This clip was first broadcast on 5 live Sport, Thursday 4 August 2016.

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