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Olympian Mary King describes MBE as "an honour"

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Monday, December 31, 2012
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East Devon Olympic horse rider Mary King has described being awarded an MBE as "the icing on the cake after an amazing year".

The 51-year-old silver medallist who lives near Sidmouth, was awarded the accolade in the New Year Honours List for representing Team GB at the Olympic Games for the sixth time.

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This summer at London 2012, King helped Team GB scoop the silver in the Eventing, which includes dressage, cross country and show jumping.

She said: "It's such an exciting honour to receive.

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"I've been competing for such a long time now, for years I'd been hoping that some day I may get the award and opening the letter saying I'd been awarded it this year was such a thrill.

"It is the icing on the cake to what has been such an amazing year of my life.

"It's such a nice feeling to be recognised for what you do,"  she continued. "Hopefully it will inspire others, no matter what age, to keep striving to do well at what they love."

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