Honours for 2012 athletes
Olympians and Paralympians are to be awarded honours at Buckingham Palace today. Cyclist Laura Trott, Para-Equestrian Sophie Christiansen and Paralympic runner Richard Whitehead will be among those to receive honours.
Laura Trott to receive OBE at Buckingham Palace
Double Olympic Gold Medallist and professional cyclist Laura Trott will be awarded an OBE today at Buckingham Palace.
Last year at the London Olympics Laura was part of the cycling trio who broke the world record twice in the Team Pursuit in one day.
A few days later, Laura added another gold and world champion title to her collection in the Omnium.
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