Lichfield Olympian gets OBE

Gold medal winning cyclist Sophie Capewell is at Windsor Castle

The Lichfield cyclist gets her OBE today
Author: Richard MuriePublished 16th Apr 2025

A Staffordshire Olympian gets another accolade today.

Gold medal winning cyclist Sophie Capewell receives an OBE.

She will be given the gong by the Princess Royal in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Others being recognised today include several campaigners who fought for justice for sub-postmasters in the Post Office Horizon scandal and actors Kevin Whately and Eddie Marsan.

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