Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott has said it is "really special" to have been awarded the freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough council. The council said it was in recognition of her outstanding achievements, including winning Olympic gold in the Women's Quadruple Sculls as part of Team GB at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The freedom of the borough is the highest honour that a council can bestow on any organisation or individual. During a speech at the ceremony, the 26-year-old Coleraine woman said she was "delighted and deeply honoured to receive it." The move was unanimously agreed at a special meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in January, where Scott was described as "an inspiration" to young women. The official civic ceremony took place on Saturday at Coleraine Town Hall. Speaking to BBC News NI after the ceremony Scott said: "It's really special to receive this from the people who have raised me and come with me on this journey." Many attended the celebrations on Saturday, including Lady Mary Peters. She said it was a great honour to attend and share in the joy of the family and friends of Hannah. "Young girls will realise they can do what Hannah has ach
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Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott has said it is "really special" to have been awarded the freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough council. The council said it was in recognition of her outstanding achievements, including winning…
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