Olympic gymnast and Strictly Come Dancing winner Louis Smith has been appointed MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the New Year Honours.
The 23-year-old, from Peterborough, won silver at the London games and the Glitterball trophy for his television performances with dancer Flavia Cacace.
He said the MBE was “without a doubt the proudest moment of my life”.
His Team GB coach, Paul Hall, and Paralympian sprinter Johnnie Peacock, both from Cambridgeshire, have also been appointed MBE. …
… Smith added: “I’m absolutely overjoyed for Paul and it’s incredible to know that he is being rewarded in this way for everything he has done for me and my team-mates, for Huntingdon Gymnastics Club and for the whole sport over the course of his career.” …
… Beth Tweddle will no longer be the only London 202 team member to hold an MBE, Louis Smith, British Gymnastics Head National Coach Amanda Reddin and Team GB coach Paul Hall will also receive honors. …
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