Steve Ovett returns to his home city Brighton to unveil a new statue of himself.

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Olympic hero Steve Ovett has unveiled a permanent reminder of his success just days before the London Games begin. The runner’s gold medal in the 800 metres at the 1980 Moscow Games has been rated one of the most iconic moments in the history of the Olympics. With London 2012 just around the corner, the athlete yesterday unveiled a new statue of himself on Brighton seafront. It came on the same day that Brighton-born Mr Ovett was honoured by being made a freeman of the city. Mr Ovett, who now lives in Australia, was tearful when he received the honour at Brighton Town Hall.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Maderia Drive Brighton East sussex
Photo credit: © Nigel Bowles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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