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Pub chain shows Olympic spirit

Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca AdlingtonThe owner of pub chain Yates's has renamed its Mansfield outlet after double Olympic gold medal winning swimmer - and local girl - Rebecca Adlington.

The newly renamed Adlington Arms has promised the 19-year-old swimmer a free meal whenever she wants one

Toby Smith, chief executive of Town and City Pub Company, said: "Rebecca Adlington has achieved a phenomenal feat.

"As a nation we're very proud of her and she is a shining example to all young people of what can be achieved with hard work and commitment.

"What better way to honour her than to name her local pub after her.

"We hear she's a fan of burger and chips, so, Rebecca, whenever you come into Adlington Arms your meal is on the house!"

He'll no doubt be glad that Adlington was in Beijing when the BBC's Rogue Restaurants programme exposed the Yates's in Reading for poor hygiene.

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