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Medal success in Beijing
19/08/2008
Congratulating Scottish cyclists Chris Hoy, who won his third gold medal of the Beijing Olympics today, First Minister Alex Salmond said:
First Minister said:
"Chris Hoy is an outstanding athlete and I am absolutely delighted that he has succeeded in securing a hat trick of gold medals in Beijing. Chris is the first British Athlete for 100 years to win three golds in a single Olympics
"At this Olympics Chris has truly earned the title of Scotland's greatest Olympian of all time. He is a magnificent role model for aspiring young athletes, particularly for those hoping to represent Scotland in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014.
"This has been a fantastic Games for Scottish sport and plans are underway for a reception to celebrate and honour the achievements of all our Olympians later in the year."