London 2012 congratulates athletes named in New Year honours

Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington and Eleanor Simmonds were just some of the athletes who were honoured after a record-breaking Olympic and Paralympic performance.

Seb Coe said: 'Many congratulations to all the Olympians, Paralympians and their coaches honoured in the New Year honours list.

'The awards are a reward for their hard work, dedication, and wonderful performances in Beijing this summer which inspired the nation and made us all truly proud to be British.'

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