British Olympic Team quotes

Via Tracey Morrison on Facebook:

Following the British Championships, the third and final Olympic Trial, the British Olympic Association and British Gymnastics are delighted to announce the team for the 2008 Olympic Game in Beijing.

Beth Tweddle, Becky Downie, Marissa King, Hannah Whelan, Laura Jones and Rebecca Wing.

Matthew Greenwood, Technical Director of British Gymnastics: “We are very proud of the Women’s Artistic Team that has been selected for Beijing. The girls will be extremely well prepared and in a position to once again prove the great strength in depth that we have now established.”

Beth Tweddle
“I’m really excited and just looking forward to getting there and doing the best job I can. The Teams been together for a long time now and I definitely feel we can have positive results.”

Becky Downie
“I can’t describe how happy I am and can’t stop crying! It’s a massive relief and shows that all the hard work has been worth it.”

Hannah Whelan
“It feels fantastic to be selected and I’m really proud of myself. I can’t wait to be involved in such a big competition.”

Marissa King
” I don’t think this will sink in for a while, its every athletes dream and there’s no words that can some up how happy I am to be selected. The whole group has worked so hard for this and the emotions are now finally coming out. I can’t wait to get out there and do the job”

Laura Jones
“It amazing, when I found out I was so pleased I just wanted to cry. I’m so excited we’ve got a really strong team and I’m confident we’ll do well.”

Rebecca Wing
“Its absolutely amazing to be selected and cant describe the feeling. After so much pressure I’m so glad the selection has come. We’ve got a really good group of girls that get on well so I’m confident we’ll put in a good performance in Beijing.”

Imogen Cairns and Kayleigh Cooke have been selected as travelling reserves.

Many are disappointed that Imogen is not on the competition team. She and Kayleigh must stay in top shape, just in case.

Click PLAY or watch Marissa King at European Championships on YouTube.