Seb Coe was presented today with a specially commissioned silver baton to thank him for his efforts in bringing the 2012 Games to the UK.
The baton was designed by local school children from Aston Manor School who joined Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby to pass the baton.
Seb is in Birmingham to attend the 29th European Athletics Indoor Championships - where many potential 2012 stars will be competing.
Whitby said: "We're delighted to welcome Seb to Birmingham and hope he accepts this gift as a small token of our gratitude for all the hard work put in by him and his team to secure the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
"These European Indoors are the most significant athletics event due to be staged in the UK before 2012, and as such will provide a vital showcase for the country, city and athletes themselves."
2 March 2007
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