The London 2012 Organising Committee has today announced the appointment of a Chief Medical Officer for the 2012 Games.
Dr Richard Budgett OBE will be responsible for overseeing medical and anti-doping services.
His work will range from organising medical support for athletes and spectators at all venues to carrying out anti-doping tests in association with the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee.
Dr Budgett is Chairman of the British Olympic Association Medical Committee, and has attended eight Olympic Games as a doctor.
In addition to his professional expertise, Dr Budgett has an impressive sporting pedigree, winning Rowing gold with Sir Steve Redgrave in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Dr Budgett said: "I am very excited about this role and honoured to be appointed to such a crucial post. London 2012 has been a wonderful stimulus for all types of health-related activity."
13 February 2007
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His work will range from organising medical support for athletes and spectators at all venues to carrying out anti-doping tests in association with the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee.
Dr Budgett is Chairman of the British Olympic Association Medical Committee, and has attended eight Olympic Games as a doctor.
In addition to his professional expertise, Dr Budgett has an impressive sporting pedigree, winning Rowing gold with Sir Steve Redgrave in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Dr Budgett said: "I am very excited about this role and honoured to be appointed to such a crucial post. London 2012 has been a wonderful stimulus for all types of health-related activity."
13 February 2007
Read the full media release
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