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Edinburgh Olympic medal winner's family in hospital after Great Wall of China lightning strike

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Published Date: 14 August 2008
THE FAMILY of Olympic medal winner David Florence have been treated in a Chinese clinic after being caught up in a lightning storm on the country's Great Wall.
The canoeist's parents, George and Jill, were visiting the famous attraction along with children Fraser and Lyndsay when they had to take refuge from the storm.

Miriam Wilkens, a spokeswoman for the Great British Olympic team, said the family members suffered "cuts and bruises" after lightning struck a tower on the wall.

The Edinburgh canoeist, who took silver medal in the men's slalom event earlier in the week, was not with his family when the incident occurred earlier on today.

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  • Last Updated: 14 August 2008 1:26 PM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Bling Crosby,

14/08/2008 13:44:48
i thought he was from Aberdeen.

get wall soon. it must have come as a shock.etc etc

ps well done David.
2

The Geniune Mario Antionette,

14/08/2008 19:04:58
Canoeing & rowing aren't real sports though
3

Don't run greetin to me when you break a leg!,

Falkirk 15/08/2008 02:13:34
The Geniune Mario Antionette
"Canoeing & rowing aren't real sports though"
No? Really?
What do you class as a real sport, please tell us all so that we can be as clever as you.
T**t

 

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