AMY WILLIAMS has thanked scientists, sports staff and engineers who helped her to Olympic gold.
The skeleton champion, who was back at home in Bath, said: “It gives you such confidence going to a major competition knowing your equipment is worldclass.”
The 27-year-old was Britain’s only medallist in Vancouver when she slid to gold in the skeleton.
Engineers from BAE Systems, who normally make defence and aerospace equipment, helped bring the winning partnership of Williams and Arthur together.
Williams said: “I’m really grateful to all the scientists and engineers who helped make us a successful team.”
BAE Systems made the prototype of Arthur, while the design was the brainchild of Southampton University students.
James Baker, BAE systems director of technology and engineering services, said: “This project demonstrated how valuable innovative engineering and new technologies can be in making those vital fractions of seconds difference on the track. We are immensely proud to have played a part in Amy’s success.”
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