Press Release

Gatwick welcomed the returning Team GB, Olympians


28 February 2006

Pictured returning to Gatwick Airport is Shelley Rudman, Olympic Silver Medalist, Skeleton Bobsleigh at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics (saved image: Winter031_olympics.jpg)

Gatwick welcomed home Team GB from the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. 19 members of the GB team returned on British Airways flight from Turin into Gatwick North Terminal on Monday 27 February, to be welcomed by family, friends and amidst national media attention. Bobsleigh, Luge, Short Track, Skeleton, Salmon Ski and Figure Skating athletes all arrived back into Gatwick including Great Britain's silver medalist, Shelley Rudman, who secured her Olympic medal in the Skeleton.

Pictured returning to Gatwick Airport is Shelley Rudman, Olympic Silver Medalist, Skeleton Bobsleigh at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics  (saved image: Winter019_olympics.jpg)

All further enquiries to Becki Middleton, British Olympic Association on 0208 871 2677 ext 215.

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