ISN'T she lovely!

Proud new mother Tanni Grey-Thompson shows off her first child for the world's cameras.

Carys Olivia was born by a planned Caesarean last Monday morning, at the University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff, weighing seven pounds and 12 ounces.

Paralympic champion Tanni, who has spina bifida, and her husband, Dr Ian Thompson, live in Redcar, east Cleveland. The couple said they were very proud to announce their daughter's safe arrival.

"This has been the most exciting experience of our lives and we are both very proud parents," said Tanni, who was awarded the OBE for her sporting achievements