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Caterer CH&CO celebrates its Olympian

1st Apr 2019 - 10:18
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Caterer, CH&CO is celebrating its Olympian, Ben Jacob, chef apprentice, who has returned from the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi where he won two gold medals and a silver in cycling.

He won his gold medals in the Fin 5K Road Race, finishing in a time of 08:44.66, and the Fin 10K Time Trial, finishing in 18:20.50. His silver came in the Fin 5k Time Trial, completing this in 08:24.66.

 

He said: “It was a brilliant experience! Before the games I was just excited to be competing but now, having come away with three medals, I’m really proud of myself and can’t wait to compete again. It was really nice to come back to work and to have everyone congratulate me for my medals.”

 

Darran McGregor, executive chef, said: “The entire team is so proud of Ben’s achievement and we gave him a real hero’s welcome when he returned. Ben works hard every day in the kitchen and is always full of energy, even with his Olympic cycling training programme.”

 

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Melissa Moody