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Golden Redgrave Settles For Bronze

Russell Langley 10 May 2002

THE QUEEN will today unveil a new statue of Sir Steve Redgrave in Higginson Park, Marlow when she visits with Prince Phillip as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations.

The five-time Olympic Gold medallist is being immortalised in bronze in honour of his fantastic contribution to British sport over the last 20 years. Fittingly, the statue will be situated close to Marlow Rowing Club on the banks of the River Thames.

The eight-foot tall statue of Sir Steve depicts him holding an oar in his right hand, his left hand raised in a victorious salute. Around his neck hangs a representation of the five Olympic medals, falling loosely in the configuration of the five Olympic rings.

Hugh McNearnie, chairman of the Marlow Redgrave Tribute Appeal, which has been raising the £100,000 needed to build the statue, said: "It is wonderful and a fitting tribute to Steve. You could not ask for anything more, not for myself but for the people's hard work and for the residents of Marlow."

Sir Steve added: "I am quite looking forward to it. When the idea was first put to me I was a bit unsure about it because statues are normally put up to people who are dead. Hopefully I will be around for a bit longer."

The Queen, who will also be meeting Sir Steve's Olympic team-mates, will later be attending an event at the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre.

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