Sochi Winter Olympics: Petition For Lizzy Yarnold Gold Post Box Gathers 15,000 Signatures
Petition For Yarnold To Get Gold Post Box Gathers 15k Signatures
The Huffington Post UK
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 16: Lizzy Yarnold of Great Britain stands with her gold medal and the Union Jack flag after winning the Women's Skelton as she poses for a portrait at the Rosa Khutor mountain village on day 9 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
The petition, posted on camapign website Change.org by a reporter on Yarnold’s local newspaper, the Sevenoaks Chronicle, appeals to the Royal Mail to give the same accolade to the winter Olympics athlete that was given to the stars of London 2012, in order to show that the UK recognises the success of its athletes.
Writing on Change.org petition starter Sean Paul Doran said: “It isn't right that the Royal Mail refuses to take such a small action which would have a huge impact. We should continue to inspire the next generation of gold medalists and send a message to aspiring young athletes that they can achieve great things too - and that when they do, they will be celebrated for it.”
Judith Yarnold, Lizzy's mum, said: “I was really disappointed when I heard West Kingsdown would not be getting a golden post box. It was a lovely gesture from Royal Mail to paint the post boxes in the hometowns of the London 2012 winners gold. We would absolutely love it if the gesture was extended to Lizzy.
“It’s much more than just celebrating Lizzy’s remarkable achievement – it’s about inspiring the next generation to take up a sport and dedicate themselves to it.”
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Olympic and US Open champion Andy Murray standing next to his gold painted post box during a walkabout in Dunblane, near Stirling in Scotland, on his return to his home town to thank fans for their support. (credit:PA)
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Pheobe Williams, 5, (right) and Lily-Mae Williams, 1, from Sheffield next to the gold post box in Sheffield that was repainted after being vandalised. (credit:PA)
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Gold post boxes on Silbury Boulevard in MIlton Keynes celebrating Greg Rutherford's gold medal in the London Olympic Games 2012. (credit:PA)
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To mark Phillips Hindes gold winning performance in the men's team sprint Manchester City Centre gets it's own Gold Postbox in Albert Square, opposite the Town Hall. (credit:PA)
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A post box in Westminster, central London is painted gold to mark the launch of the Royal Mail's campaign to paint a post box gold every time Team GB and ParalympicsGB win a gold medal during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (credit:PA)