Spirit of 2012 lives on through Rebecca
Reporter: MARIOS PAPALOIZOU
Date published: 21 November 2014
Rebecca Thomson (centre) with Olympic medallists Natalie Waddon and Tim Baillie.
FAILSWORTH School’s Rebecca Thomson admitted her hard work had been worth it when her effort was rewarded by Olympic gold medallist Tim Baillie.
Rebecca was one of the star attractions at Gorton Monastry as over 100 young “legacy leaders” showcased their work for the “Get Set to Make a Change” programme since October 2013.
Canoeist Tim Baillie, who won gold with partner Etienne Stott in the men’s slalom C2 at London 2012, and paralympic swimming bronze medallist Natalie Waddon handed Thomson an award to commemorate her work.
“We all had a lot of fun doing the pledges and I think we learned a lot,” she said. “The athletes have come down to celebrate with us and I think that’s really nice of them.”
The British Olympic Foundation, with the British Paralympic Association, is using the spirit of the London Games to reinspire young people across the UK. See www.makeachange.org.uk/ for information
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