Langley teenager's design to inspire Team GB recognised by Paula Radcliffe
Daniel Whiteway • Published 13 Aug 2012 15:30
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PRIDE OF PLATE: Marathon runner Paula Radcliffe presents St Bernard's School pupil Mark Keogh with his framed plate designed to inspire Team GB.
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A TEENAGER'S inspiring piece of design has been chosen by a former Olympian as a national winner.
Mark Keogh, 15, entered the 'Dishes of Best Wishes' competition run by Fairy which challenged people up and down the country to design a plate to inspire Team GB's athletes during the Olympics and Mark's design was chosen as a winner by Paula Radcliffe.
The St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School pupil was presented with his prize of a framed print of his entry signed by the three-times London Marathon winner at the Sainsbury's store in Uxbridge Road on Friday (10/8).
Mark, who lives in Langley Road, said; "I entered the competition as my brother was doing it while we were shopping and I thought anything was better than shopping.
"I didn't think I'd win as stuff like this doesn't happen to people like me. I couldn't believe it when I found out I had won."
The marathon runner said: "Mark's plate was great. It was a simple design that worked so well. I wanted to say thank you on behalf of Team GB for the support shown through the competition and across the country as the Olympics has gone on."
This article appeared in Slough Observer 13 Aug 12
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