Alumna Katherine Grainger becomes most decorated British female Olympian

A silver medal in Rio makes Edinburgh Law School graduate Britain's most successful female athlete

Dr Katherine Grainger, who learned to row whilst studying at Edinburgh Law School, has become Team GB's most successful female Olympian.

A silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in the Double Sculls means that Katherine is now Britain's most 'medalled' athlete.

Congratulations to Katherine - we are so proud of your success!

You can read more about Katherine's stunning Olympic career here.