The Yorkshire Olympiads - 2008

We have a special award this year to mark an astonishing success at the 2008 Olympic games.Yorkshire’s medal haul was proportionately miles ahead of any other county in both games the summer and Paralympics.

Paul Theakston, managing director of Black Sheep Brewery presented all the Gold Medal Awards.

Ed Clancy - Yorkshire Gold Medal Award

Olympic Gold in cycling – 400m team pursuit.

David Stone - Yorkshire Gold Medal Award

Double Olympic Gold in cycling : Individual time trial and Mixed individual road race

Andy Hodge - Yorkshire Gold Medal Award

Olympic Gold in rowing – Men’s 4. Received by his parents Peter and Liv Hodge.

Danielle Brown - Yorkshire Gold Medal Award

Olympic Gold in Archery. Award received by her parents Duncan & Liz Brown.

Helene Raynsford - Yorkshire Olympiad Award

Olympic Gold in rowing – Women’s arms only single scull

Paul Goodison - Yorkshire Gold Medal Award

Olympic Gold in sailing – One person dinghy laser