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Advertisement Homecoming for Kat Copeland Olympic gold medallist Kat Copeland will be the guest of honour at a party at the rowing club in Stockton where she trains. Latest on this story 1 new update 8:24 pm, Wed 15 Aug 2012 Kat Copeland brings home the gold 7:19 pm, Wed 15 Aug 2012 Kat Copeland greets crowds on Teesside 6:44 pm, Wed 15 Aug 2012 Kat Copeland arrives at homecoming party on Teesside 5:53 am, Wed 15 Aug 2012 Homecoming for gold medallist Kat Copeland