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Student’s moment to shine with the Olympic flame

Friday 22 June 2012

Upper Sixth student Gordon Benson found time during his busy schedule of A level exams to travel to York and run a leg of the Olympic torch relay.

Triathlete Gordon was nominated for the honour of torchbearer by UK Athletics in recognition of his silver medal win at the Youth Olympics. With his eyes on the prize of a place in the GB squad for the 2016 Olympic Games, Gordon will be starting university in September and plans to combine his studies with triathlon training.

His delighted mum Elaine Benson said, “It was a very proud moment – for Gordon, for his family and friends and all the people gathered to watch. It was a wonderful occasion that brought the whole community together to support each one of the torchbearers.

“We appreciate the 100 per cent support the PE department at GSAL have shown Gordon, encouraging his swimming and running and steering him towards the triathlon.”

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