The tenth anniversary of the Olympics in Weymouth and Portland has been marked with the unveiling of a new sculpture.
In 2012 sailing events for the London Olympic and Paralympic games were held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, where Sir Ben Ainslie and Helena Lucas won gold for Team GB.
To mark ten years since the area took centre stage for the events, a commemorative sculpture was revealed yesterday by the Mayor of Weymouth Cllr Ann Weaving.
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The sculpture by local Brendon Murless was commissioned by Weymouth Town Council and Dorchester-based Arts Development Company, although Mr Murless was not able to attend the unveiling.
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The unique design features a boat styled after Sir Ben's in which he won gold for Team GB at the Games and features numbers and symbols inspired by the momentous occasion.
Mayor Ann Weaving said: "This area in Nothe Garden was packed solid ten years ago, you couldn't see an inch of grass as people watched Sir Ben and Helena Lucas sail to victory. We are very proud of having the Olympics here.
"I think the sculpture is amazing, I love it, particularly the view through it out to sea. I would love for everyone to come and see it."
Cllr Sandy West from Portland was an Ambassador and Games Maker for the Games.
She said: "To have the Games here in such a small place as Weymouth and Portland just goes to show just how good the sailing waters here are, I think some of the best in the world.
"The sculpture is absolutely beautiful, overlooking Weymouth bay and Portland, it just brings back such happy memories, it was just the most fantastic time."
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Ambassadors and torch bearers from London 2012 still living in and around Weymouth were encouraged to attend the event.
Torchbearer Peter Fry said: "The sculpture is fantastic, it is such a pity the designer couldn't make it, but he has done a great piece of work.
"It is very apt and I hope people will appreciate it. The Olympics were a very important event, and are now an important part of our heritage."
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Jo Hunns from Dorchester came down to the celebration with her children William and Violet. She said: "The Olympics were amazing, I came down with my family to watch it here at Nothe Gardens, and we were so excited when Ben Ainslie won.
"The Olympics were such a big event for Great Britain and for Weymouth, it was amazing and we remember it fondly, so it is lovely to celebrate it."
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