Jo joined MPs from across the country to mark the one year countdown to the London 2012 Olympics.   At a Parliamentary reception, Jo heard that preparations were on schedule and the final touches were already being put on the venues:

“All the stadia are ready to go and I can’t wait for the Games to begin. This is a phenomenal opportunity for London to show the best of Britain on the world stage.”

Jo also heard an address from 2012 chief, Lord Coe:  “The one-year-to-go mark is London’s invitation to the world to come to the Games. We share the nation’s excitement and we won’t let you down.” said the double Olympic gold medallist.

The Games kick off on the 27th July with the opening ceremony that culminates with the lighting of the Olympic flame. Jo had the opportunity to see for himself what it would be like to carry the torch:  “It was a real honour to hold the Olympic torch something I never thought I would ever have the chance to do.”