British Olympic Association Vice Chairman, Doctor David Hemery CBE, was today awarded the prestigious European Olympic Committees’ (EOC) 2011 Laurel Award.
Hemery, an Olympic and World Champion hurdler received the award at the 40th EOC General Assembly in Sochi, Russia. The Laurel Award is bestowed by the EOC to individuals in Europe who have achieved remarkable sporting merit and have performed outstanding services for sport in their country.
Hemery said:
BOA Chairman Colin Moynihan said: