Team GB have won 50 medals in Rio, surpassing the previous best at an away Games of 47 at Beijing 2008.

"What this team has delivered so far is an incredible achievement and the country should be extremely proud of the athletes and their support staff," said Team GB's Rio 2016 chef de mission Mark England.

"The best ever away Games is a piece of history and I'm delighted that we've been able to reach that target so on early on at Rio 2016.

"With five days still to go, and a number of sports yet to even start competing, no doubt we can look forward to more success to come from Team GB."