Four years ago, Annalise Murphy was understandably in tears after agonisingly missing out on a medal at London 2012.

But four years on and that fourth place has become a spot on the podium and cheers from Irish fans as she takes home a silver medal from the Rio Games.

Murphy had been in the bronze medal position, entering the final medal race but improved that to get silver.

Ireland's Annalise Murphy practices before the start of the race ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Ireland's Annalise Murphy celebrates silver medal in the women's Laser Radial Medal race on the eleventh day of the Rio Olympic Games, Brazil. Picture by: Martin Rickett / PA Wire/Press Association Images

Ireland's Annalise Murphy celebrates silver medal in the women's Laser Radial Medal race on the eleventh day of the Rio Olympic Games, Brazil. Picture by: Martin Rickett / PA Wire/Press Association Images

Ireland's Annalise Murphy celebrates silver medal in the women's Laser Radial Medal race on the eleventh day of the Rio Olympic Games, Brazil. Picture by: Martin Rickett / PA Wire/Press Association Images