A dream will come true for Simon Bown when he pulls on his first England senior vest at the Commonwealth Games in Australia next year.
Ready for action - Simon Bown has been picked to represent England in the Commonwealth Games. Picture: NICK OBANK (45009-4)
The Braintree athlete, 30, has been named as one of England's three-man team to compete in the hammer at the Melbourne Games in mid-March.
And the near 16-stone Stansted Airport training officer described his forthcoming experience Down-Under as 'a fantastic opportunity'.
He said: "I found out I was in the team last Wednesday, but it's only just registering.
"This is the kind of thing you dream about.
"I've been throwing the hammer since I was 14-years-old and have always wanted to compete in a major event like the Commonwealths.
"I have represented England Schools before, but this will be my first senior cap. It's fantastic."
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Published Thursday, September 15, 2005
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