Changing Room Chat: James Ellington gets his Olympic dream
A BRITISH athlete who tried to pay the costs of his Olympic preparations by selling himself on an online auction site has found a sponsor at last.
Sprinter James Ellington thought he had succeeded when he received a £35,000 offer on eBay. It turned out to be a hoax but shaving product manufacturer King of Shaves has stepped in to sponsor the 26-year-old.
The Londoner helped Britain win gold in the 4x100 relay at the European Team Championship last year, but injuries meant he missed out on National Lottery support.
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