A group of Young Ambassadors have travelled to Greece to learn all about the history of the Olympic Games, and experience first hand, the place where it all began! Read their stories here...
Young Ambassadors visit the birth place of the Olympic Games
16 Jul 2009
Welcome to the journey of six Young Ambassadors as we experience first hand the power of the Games in the very place that it all began.
The six people that were selected to represent all of the Young Ambassadors throughout the nation are…
Hannah Watts: Hamble SSP, Southampton
“I hope to be inspired to inspire!”
Peter Hawkings: Chelmsford SSP, Essex
“The Olympics has the power to change lives and I hope to learn how and why”
Oliver Hooper: Chesterfield SSP, Derbyshire
“I hope to learn the true meanings of the Olympic Ideals”
Rosanna Walters -Symons: Ivybridge SSP, Devon
“ I hope to gain more of an understanding about the Olympics and the history behind the Games”
Becki Quigley : McAuley Catholic High School Flying High SSP, Doncaster
“Olympia is where it all began, and I can’t wait to go back to the beginning of the games to learn about the past of the Olympics to spread the power of the Games to the present and future ambassadors!”
Sam Hooper: South Derbyshire SSP
“I hope to gain an insight into the Olympic history”
Today we flew out from Heathrow and we had dinner with our first two Olympic medalists in Guin Batten and Fran Houghton. The big adventure begins tomorrow.
Read their story every day, and share their journey!
