OXFORD'S Andrew Triggs Hodge today hailed Britain's men's fours Olympic gold-medal winning race as a masterpiece.

The 33-year-old stroked Britain to rowing victory alongside Oxford Blue Pete Reed, Henley's Tom James and Leander's Alex Gregory at Eton Dorney.

Britain led from the start to see off a stirling challenge from Austalia and USA, completing the 2km course in 6mins 3.97secs.

Australia clocked 6.05.19 for second, with USA getting bronze in 6.07.20.

Like yesterday, windy conditions again prompted a redraw with Britain's three crews, who all won their semi-finals, getting lane six.

This offered them the most protection from the crosswind at Eton Dorney.

Triggs Hodge said: "We had to produce one of our finest races in a four-year period and we did it today.

"These guys provided an impeccable race. It was executed to perfection.

"If we were Picassos, that would be our masterpiece. It was an absolutely phenomenal race.

"To be sitting at the front as the stroke of that crew, I'm blessed."

Asked about his future and the possibility of carrying on to the next Games in Rio, Triggs Hodge added: "Tomorrow is another day.

"Rio will be a much bigger challenge if I decide to go ahead.

"You fight for every day. Just like we did for this one."