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Your support makes all the difference.Former Liberal Democrat leader and champion athlete Sir Menzies Campbell has been appointed to the Olympic Board, it was announced today.
Sir Menzies, who held the British 100m record from 1967 to 1974, will be joined by Lib Dem MP Don Foster on the board.
The Olympic Board provides oversight of the entire London 2012 Games project.
Mr Foster, who co-chairs the Lib Dems' culture, olympics, media and sport parliamentary committee, made the announcement at the party's annual conference in Liverpool.
"While Labour's support for the games can't be questioned, their record in planning for its legacy certainly can," he told party members.
"For example, sports participation increases have been minimal.
"Now we have the chance to do something. And not just by lobbying a Conservative secretary of state but also on the body that oversees all the 2012 work.
"I am pleased, therefore, to announce that both Ming Campbell and I have been appointed to the Olympic Board.
"It is particularly pleasing that Ming, a former Olympic athlete, will be able to bring his knowledge, experience and wisdom to help ensure success in 2012."
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