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Sir Chris Hoy Freedom of Edinburgh decision due
Published: 23rd Aug 2012 03:33:07
Proposals to award the cyclist Sir Chris Hoy the freedom of Edinburgh will be decided by city councillors later.
The Edinburgh-born athlete became Britain's most successful Olympian this month when he took his tally of medals to six golds and one silver.
Lord Provost of Edinburgh Donald Wilson said it was the most prestigious honour the city could bestow.
The council also has plans to honour the city's other London 2012 competitors with a parade.
There are only five people who have been given the honour including the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Sir Sean Connery, Nelson Mandela and Burmese democracy campaigner, Aung San Suu Kyi.
The council is also considering plans to celebrate other Olympian and Paralympians with connections to Edinburgh.
The proposal is for a civic reception and an open-top bus parade for local competitors.
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