News: Rotherham rooting for Winter Olympic hopefuls
Rotherham has sent a civic message of good luck to Britain's top bobsleigh champions on the brink of Winter Olympic glory in Vancouver.
Olympic medallist Shelley Rudman, fiancé and triple-crown holder Kristan Bromley and world champion Nicola Minichiello were buoyed by the message as they counted down to the start of the Games at the weekend - when Shelley carried the Union Flag at the opening ceremony.
Rotherham Council Leader Cllr Roger Stone and Mayor Shaukat Ali told them: "We are very proud of your connection with South Yorkshire and, in our case especially, with Bromley Technologies in Rotherham.
"But even without the Rotherham connection we feel you deserve the very best in Vancouver, as you have given such commitment, trained so hard and come through so much.
"So, this is to say congratulations on being selected and the very best of luck to you and all the team, on behalf of the people and Borough Council of Rotherham. We shall be cheering you on - and we know we shan't be the only ones in Rotherham!"
The trio are supported by Bromley Technologies, formed by engineering brothers Kristan and Richard and based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP). The company specialises in athlete-focused engineering technology, with its state-of-the-art test facility that helps finesse sporting talent.
Bromley's chief operating officer, Mike Maddock, said: "The guys were absolutely delighted to receive the message from the Council Leader and the Mayor. They're on the practice runs now and it gave them a nice boost to know that people are thinking of them, and they wanted to say thank you to the people of Rotherham.
"Bobsleigh and bob skeleton aren't very well known in the UK. The more profile we can give our athletes, and the more the public know we are one of the world's top winter-sport nations in those, the better. So I would back the leader and mayor and say to people - please support Shelley, Kristan and Nicola over the next two weeks."
The Winter Olympics started on Friday. Shelley and Kristan race on February 18 and 19, Nicola on February 23 and 24.
Olympic medallist Shelley Rudman, fiancé and triple-crown holder Kristan Bromley and world champion Nicola Minichiello were buoyed by the message as they counted down to the start of the Games at the weekend - when Shelley carried the Union Flag at the opening ceremony.
Rotherham Council Leader Cllr Roger Stone and Mayor Shaukat Ali told them: "We are very proud of your connection with South Yorkshire and, in our case especially, with Bromley Technologies in Rotherham.
"But even without the Rotherham connection we feel you deserve the very best in Vancouver, as you have given such commitment, trained so hard and come through so much.
"So, this is to say congratulations on being selected and the very best of luck to you and all the team, on behalf of the people and Borough Council of Rotherham. We shall be cheering you on - and we know we shan't be the only ones in Rotherham!"
The trio are supported by Bromley Technologies, formed by engineering brothers Kristan and Richard and based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP). The company specialises in athlete-focused engineering technology, with its state-of-the-art test facility that helps finesse sporting talent.
Bromley's chief operating officer, Mike Maddock, said: "The guys were absolutely delighted to receive the message from the Council Leader and the Mayor. They're on the practice runs now and it gave them a nice boost to know that people are thinking of them, and they wanted to say thank you to the people of Rotherham.
"Bobsleigh and bob skeleton aren't very well known in the UK. The more profile we can give our athletes, and the more the public know we are one of the world's top winter-sport nations in those, the better. So I would back the leader and mayor and say to people - please support Shelley, Kristan and Nicola over the next two weeks."
The Winter Olympics started on Friday. Shelley and Kristan race on February 18 and 19, Nicola on February 23 and 24.
Bromley Technologies website
RotherhamImages: vancouver2010.teamgb.com
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