THE trials of being second best in the world, fourth fastest of all time, in an event can be humbling to observe.
Michael Jamieson last week raced to a silver medal in the 200 metres breast-stroke, beaten only by a world record time by Daniel Gyurta, of Hungary.
The achievement has brought personal satisfaction and public acclaim but, crucially, it has also guaranteed funding of about £20,000 a year.
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