TWO Worcestershire brothers will represent Great Britain at their fifth Olympics when they compete in Sydney this month.

Canoeists Steve and Andy Train, members of Fladbury Paddle Club, which was founded by their father David, left for Sydney yesterday in preparation for their heats beginning on September 26.

The pair were disappointed at finishing sixth in Atlanta and initially didn't think they would race in Sydney. But now that they are, they only have one goal in their sights. "The aim is definitely a medal," Steve said, as they have won 10 World Championship medals over the years but are yet to claim one at the Olympics.

In 1997 they won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Dartmouth, Canada, and it gave them the confidence to head for their fifth Olympics. But, as Steve says, it is "definitely the last."

Steve, 38, and Andy, who will be 37 during the games, keep to a rigorous training regime. "We train twice a day all year round, six days a week," Steve said.

The Train brothers, who have been among the world's top six for the last eight years, have decided to put the hard training in here before travelling out for competition. And they know they have put the hard work in. Steve added: "We feel that we've prepared well."

The pair have won many titles over the years. They have been crowned World Marathon champions in 1988, 1996 and most recently in Cape Town in 1998. As well as this they also have six World Championship medals to their name. As to what they will do after the games has still to be decided but Steve explained that you can't just race one day and finish the next, it is a gradual process so they will still enter some competitions. Steve also hopes to do some coaching, as he is already involved with getting youngsters involved with canoeing.