Thursday 6 September 2012

Olympians steal the show at the Men Of The Year Awards as GB athletes win Best Team


The golden gang! Olympians steal the show at the Men Of The Year Awards as GB athletes win Best Team

    Over the years, red carpets are often dominated by reality stars and glamour models.
But at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in London tonight (Tuesday), it was time for some truly inspirational stars to shine.
A host of Team GB Olympians, including Mo Farah, Victoria Pendleton, Sir Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins added to their gold medals with the Team Of The Year Award.
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Our Greatest Team: A host of Olympians, including Louis Smith, Jody Cundy, Greg Rutherford, Victoria Pendleton, Mo Farah, Lord Coe, Sir Chris Hoy, Christine Ohuruogu and Zoe Newson with the Team Of The Year Award
Our Greatest Team: A host of Olympians, including Louis Smith, Jody Cundy, Greg Rutherford, Victoria Pendleton, Mo Farah, Lord Coe, Sir Chris Hoy, Christine Ohuruogu and Zoe Newson with the Team Of The Year Award
All hail Queen Victoria: Cyclist gold medallist Victoria Pendleton wore a Stella McCartney dress
All hail Queen Victoria: Cyclist gold medallist Victoria Pendleton wore a Stella McCartney dress
All hail Queen Victoria: Cyclist gold medallist Victoria Pendleton wore a Stella McCartney dress
It was quite a change to see the athletes out of their lycra in designer clothes for the night, with golden girl Victoria looking glamorous in a Stella McCartney dress with sheer panels.
Of course, Stella also designed Team GB's kit for the Olympics and Paralympics.
The modfather and the patriot: Bradley Wiggins's wife Catherine wore a Vivienne Westwood Union Jack dress
The modfather and the patriot: Bradley Wiggins's wife Catherine wore a Vivienne Westwood Union Jack dress
His and Hers: Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy arrives with his wife Sarra Kemp, who looked stunning in a long black dress
His and Hers: Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy arrives with his wife Sarra Kemp, who looked stunning in a long black dress
Lifetime Achievement: Wiggins beamed as he held his award wearing a pale grey checked suit
Lifetime Achievement: Wiggins beamed as he held his award wearing a pale grey checked suit
The designer herself also attended, arriving on the arm of husband Alasdhair Willis.
    Road race cyclist Bradley, 32, kept to his mod style in a pale grey trouser suit, while his wife Catherine looked very patriotic in her Union Jack dress.
    Catherine, Bradley's wife of eight years, was wearing a Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Union Jack Tie-Dress.
    New dad meets father-to-be: Robbie and gold medallist Mo Farah do the Mo-Bot
    New dad meets father-to-be: Robbie Williams and gold medallist Mo Farah do the Mo-Bot
    The Olympic gang: Victoria and Sir Chris chat to LOCOG chairman Lord Coe
    The Olympic gang: Victoria and Sir Chris chat to LOCOG chairman Lord Coe
    Rock on... Bradley put his arm around Liam Gallagher as the rocker held his fist up in the air
    Rock on... Bradley put his arm around Liam Gallagher as the rocker held his fist up in the air
    Hanging out with a legend: Victoria and Bradley kept their cool as they stood with Bono
    Hanging out with a legend: Victoria and Bradley kept their cool as they stood with Bono
    Winning smiles: Greg Rutherford, Victoria Pendlton, Mo Farah and Louis Smith all appeared to be in high spirits
    Winning smiles: Greg Rutherford, Victoria Pendlton, Mo Farah and Louis Smith all appeared to be in high spirits
    Sir Chris also opted for a grey suit as he arrived with his lawyer wife Sarra Kemp, who looked sleek in a black gown.
    New dad Mo, whose wife Tania gave birth to twin girls Aisha and Amani on August 25, arrived solo to present Robbie Williams with the Icon Award.
    The two men delighted partygoers as they performed the runner's famous Mo-bot.
    Olympic pin-ups: Long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford (left) and Silver medallist gymnast Louis Smith (right) looked smart
    Olympic pin-ups: Long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford (left) and Silver medallist gymnast Louis Smith (right) looked smart
    Olympic pin-ups: Long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford (left) and Silver medallist gymnast Louis Smith (right) looked smart
    Chillaxed: No doubt the trio are enjoying taking time out of training... of for Victoria, retirement
    Chillaxed: No doubt the trio are enjoying taking time out of training... of for Victoria, retirement
    Designer in chief: Stella McCartney, the brainchild behind Team GB's kit, arrived with her husband Alasdhair Willis
    Designer in chief: Stella McCartney, the brainchild behind Team GB's kit, arrived with her husband Alasdhair Willis

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    ...Full list of winners...

    And the winners are...

    Solo Artist - Tinie Tempah
    TV Personality - Damian Lewis
    Tanqueray Most Stylish - Dermot O'Leary
    Comedian- Sacha Baron Cohen
    Entrepreneur - Chris Corbin and Jeremy King
    Designers - Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
    Chef - Wolfgang Puck
    Writer - Aaron Sorkin
    Editor's Special- James Corden
    Alfred Dunhill Cultural Icon - Thomas Heatherwick
    Lifetime Achievement - Bradley Wiggins
    Politician - Boris Johnson
    Icon - Robbie Williams
    Woman - Lana Del Rey
    International Breakthrough - Chris Hemsworth
    Outstanding Achievement - Gary Barlow
    International Man - John Slattery
    Actor - Michael Fassbender
    Inspiration- Sir Salman Rushdie
    Legend - Sir Tom Jones
    Team - Team GB Olympians



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