Olympic legends sign up to play key 2012 role

Ambassador: Sir Steve Redgrave
5 April 2012

A group of 27 of Britain's most inspirational and accomplished Olympians from previous Games have been unveiled as Team GB 2012 Ambassadors at Tate Modern in London today.

Between them, the Ambassadors can draw upon experience of winning 51 Olympic medals, including 27 gold medals.

The British Olympic Association (BOA) revealed that the group, which includes five-time rowing champion Sir Steve Redgrave, double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and 2010 Skeleton champion Amy Williams, will be an integral part of Team GB prior to and during the London Games.

The illustrious group have committed their time voluntarily and will support Team GB in a variety of ways, including supporting the friends and family of athletes in the lead-up to and during the Games, motivational speaking and involvement at London 2012 Test Events.

Redgrave said: "I am absolutely delighted to be an Ambassador for Team GB in 2012 and can't think of any better way to support the team.

"I hope I can use my vast experience of competing in the Olympic environment to help prepare members of the team to deal with the pressure, the scrutiny, the highs and the lows."

BOA chairman Colin Moynihan added: "The Team GB 2012 Ambassadors will create an important connection between our Olympic heroes of yesterday, who have provided us with so many unforgettable moments of great achievement and British pride, with the stars of today and tomorrow, who will be inspired through their engagement with the Ambassadors to make the most of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presented by competing at a home Olympic Games."

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