BOA Announce Tennis Members of Team GB for Beijing 2008
19 Jul 2008
The British Olympic Association (BOA) today selected members of Team GB to compete in the sport of tennis at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
The athletes are:
Men’s Singles
Andy Murray
Men’s Doubles
Andy Murray
Jamie Murray
Simon Clegg, Team GB 2008 Chef de Mission, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Andy and Jamie in to Team GB for their first Olympic Games. Becoming an Olympian is a unique privilege and I am sure they will gain a huge amount from their Olympic experience. Team GB has enjoyed success in the tennis competition in the past, and with Andy and Jamie we have one of best chances of achieving in this event. I wish them both well in their final preparations for Beijing and look forward to welcoming them into the Olympic Village in just under a few weeks time.”
Notes to Editors:
Click on individual names for biographies.
Team GB is now confirmed as 313 athletes. Click here to view profiles of all selected athletes.
Team GB is competing in 20 sports. Click here for sport specific information.
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will take place from 8th to 24th August 2008. Click here to view the competition schedule and click here for further Games information.
The British Olympic Association (BOA) is the National Olympic Committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Its role is to select, prepare, manage and lead our nation’s finest athletes at the summer, winter and youth Olympic Games. The BOA delivers extensive elite level support services to Britain’s Olympic athletes and their National Governing Bodies throughout each Olympic cycle and in the UK is responsible for the development and protection of the Olympic Movement.
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