"It is the most fantastic opportunity to do everything we've ever dreamed of in British sport. We have a chance over seven years and way beyond that to change the face of British sport."
Double Olympic Gold Medlalist & London 2012 Bid Team Chairman Lord Sebastian Coe
"It is absolutely incredible. I know how passionate it is to be involved in the Olympics. It will do wonders for everybody and will change our country around so much. The fact that the whole country is behind it is such a big thing!!"
Double Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Holmes
"This will be a great boost for the whole of the country. I'm looking forward to being at the 100m final in 2012."
Manchester United & England Defender Rio Ferdinand
"The Olympic spirit is alive in the UK and this is a stunning triumph for us. We can now show off the best of British to the world."
Former England Rugby Captain Lawrence Dallaglio
"I believe that sport in this country will benefit enormously with London hosting the Olympics. It's a great honour and something we can take great pride in as a country."
England Cricket Captain Michael Vaughan