Golden Boy Receives Knighthood
Four-times Olympic gold medallist, Chris Hoy, began 2009 as Sir Chris Hoy when the UK’s Golden Boy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was knighted in the New Year honour list.
Sir Chris is the first British athlete to win 3 gold medals at a single Olympics since boxer Henry Taylor in 1908. He has also become the most successful male cyclist in Olympic history and his success has propelled both the sport of cycling and Sir Chris into the public spotlight.
Sir Chris led the New Year honours list of outstanding Britons as Buckingham Palace recognised their outstanding contributions in many different fields of endeavour. "To become a knight from riding your bike, it's mad," said the visibly ecstatic Sir Chris. "It feels a bit strange to be honest. I still can't quite believe it.”
But perhaps the honour was even made sweeter by the fact that Sir Chris was not the only member of his family to be acknowledged in the New Year’s honours. His mother, Carol, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). A retired nurse, she was recognised for her pioneering work on sleep-related illnesses.
With his new-found fame and the financial benefits that accompany it, Sir Chris, 32, recently chose to invest with Obelisk at the landmark project in north east Brazil, Laguna Beach. Purchased as an investment property, Sir Chris also hopes to use his home as a winter training centre as he continues to pursue excellence in his sport.
Along with Sir Chris, other notable sports personalities to be honoured were Formula One driving sensation, Lewis Hamilton (MBE) and double gold medallist, swimmer Rebecca Adlington (OBE).
For more information on overseas property investment and to find out about Obelisk's latest projects, contact Obelisk free on 0808 160 0670 (UK) or 1800 932 514 (IRE).
Email: info@obeliskinternational.com or visit our website: http://www.obeliskinternational.com./
For press enquires, please contact Obelisk’s marketing department on (+34) 952 820 319 or email press@obeliskinternational.com.
Sir Chris is the first British athlete to win 3 gold medals at a single Olympics since boxer Henry Taylor in 1908. He has also become the most successful male cyclist in Olympic history and his success has propelled both the sport of cycling and Sir Chris into the public spotlight.
Sir Chris led the New Year honours list of outstanding Britons as Buckingham Palace recognised their outstanding contributions in many different fields of endeavour. "To become a knight from riding your bike, it's mad," said the visibly ecstatic Sir Chris. "It feels a bit strange to be honest. I still can't quite believe it.”
But perhaps the honour was even made sweeter by the fact that Sir Chris was not the only member of his family to be acknowledged in the New Year’s honours. His mother, Carol, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). A retired nurse, she was recognised for her pioneering work on sleep-related illnesses.
With his new-found fame and the financial benefits that accompany it, Sir Chris, 32, recently chose to invest with Obelisk at the landmark project in north east Brazil, Laguna Beach. Purchased as an investment property, Sir Chris also hopes to use his home as a winter training centre as he continues to pursue excellence in his sport.
Along with Sir Chris, other notable sports personalities to be honoured were Formula One driving sensation, Lewis Hamilton (MBE) and double gold medallist, swimmer Rebecca Adlington (OBE).
For more information on overseas property investment and to find out about Obelisk's latest projects, contact Obelisk free on 0808 160 0670 (UK) or 1800 932 514 (IRE).
Email: info@obeliskinternational.com or visit our website: http://www.obeliskinternational.com./
For press enquires, please contact Obelisk’s marketing department on (+34) 952 820 319 or email press@obeliskinternational.com.
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