Athletes from Devon are bringing home medals for their county
The 2024 Paris Olympics have just wrapped up, showcasing the world’s top athletes against the backdrop of a city renowned for its culture and history.
The iconic Eiffel Tower, complemented with Olympic rings, has become an unforgettable symbol of the games. Olympic medals are the ultimate prize for athletes, and the Paris medals hold a unique factor. Crafted from precious metals and incorporating pieces of the historic Eiffel Tower, they are not only symbols of victory but also valuable collectibles. Data from BullionVault even revealed how much each medal's precious metal content is worth (and how it compares from nation to nation).
Keep on reading to find out more about the Devon athletes helping to bring home medals for the counties, as well as the sports they take part in.
Devon Athletes
There are a number of high-achieving Devon athletes, both well known and up and coming, helping to secure Devon as one of the best counties in the UK for performing athletes. These include:
Tom Daley - Diver
Hailing from Plymouth in Devon, Tom Daley is one of the most famous divers to ever set foot on the divers plank. He started diving aged 7 and became Britain’s youngest ever Olympian aged 14. He has taken part in major competitions such as Beijing 2008, the European Championships and London 2012. He has a total of 11 World, Commonwealth and European Championship gold medals, making him one of the best ever.
Tom was the first Team GB diver to win four Olympic medals, and added a fifth in Paris with a silver.
Amount of Olympic medals won: x1 Gold / x1 Silver / x3 Bronze
Kerenza Bryson - Modern Pentathlon
Kerenza Bryson is from Plymouth Devon, and is a British modern pentathlete. This is an umbrella term for a sport that includes swimming, fencing, horse riding, shooting and running. She is only 25 years old, and learnt her craft whilst studying to become a doctor and working in the army reserves.
Amount of Olympic medals won: 0 (as of 12/08/2024)
Jacob Dawson - Rowing
Jacob Dawson is from Plymouth in Devon and is a professional rower. After recovering from a life threatening injury, he bounced back with a Bronze at Tokyo 2020, and a Gold at Paris 2024. He is certainly set to win more medals in the future.
Amount of Olympic medals won: x1 Gold / x1 Bronze
Ben Proud - Swimming
Ben Proud also is from Plymouth in Devon, as a professional swimmer. He took part in the 2020 games but missed out on a medal initially, before becoming world champion less than 12 months later in the European and Commonwealth games.
Amount of Olympic medals won: x1 Silver
Honey Osrin - Swimming
Honey Osrin is a professional swimmer originally from Cape Town but then moved to Plymouth when she was 13 years old. She has no Olympic medals as of now, however she gained her spot at the Paris Olympic games with an amazing swim at the 2024 Aquatics GC Swimming Championships, so she’s one to keep an eye on.
Amount of Olympic medals won: 0 (as of 12/08/2024)
Chloe Brew - Rowing
Chloe Brew is a professional rower also from Plymouth. She is now a two time Olympian in the sport after being part of the GB senior set up since 2018, and competed with Rebecca Edwards at the Paris 2024 games. Another professional to keep an eye on!
Amount of Olympic medals won: 0 (as of 12/08/2024)
Overall, we hope this blog has been insightful in helping you learn more about some of Devon’s finest athletes.
