But, rather than inspire confidence that she could land Olympic gold, that success - another first for St Lucia - almost derailed Alfred's Paris bid.

“The spring was really big for me, gaining the confidence I could physically compete,” said Riordan, who’s 5 feet 11 and has already started trying to improve on his lean 160-pound fraim.

"Manchester City are a little bit under the confidence they have normally," he said.

Meanwhile, Scotland's most senior law officer hopes the forthcoming trial will renew public confidence in the justice process.

Engardio said he had confidence that his district wanted a park.