USOC Britain Bound video with Henry Cejudo in Liverpool, England now posted

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01/20/2012


Henry Cejudo speaks to students at a college in Liverpool, England.

In September, 2008 Olympic freestyle wrestling champion Henry Cejudo was among seven U.S. Olympic and Paralympic champions took the trip of a lifetime, touring Great Britain's 2012 Games venues and iconic destinations as part of Team USA: Britain Bound, presented by Samsung. 

The U.S. Olympic Committee has posted online an entertaining video which chronicles Cejudo’s visit to the historic city of Liverpool, England.

To enjoy this video, click below
Henry Cejudo USOC Britain Bound Video

Cejudo returned from his trip inspired by the people, culture and hospitality of the host country of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and more determined than ever to return as part of Team USA this summer.

The video covers Cejudo’s time in Liverpool, where he spoke at a college, visited the Liverpool museum, rode the Echo Wheel and saw iconic Beatles attractions at the Cavern Club.

There were other parts of Cejudo’s journey not included on the video. He also toured Old Trafford, Manchester United's stadium and 2012 Olympic soccer venue, and wrestled a Viking in the ancient city of York. He also led a wrestling clinic at SCORE, a Team USA Training Site which will be used by U.S. athletes leading up to and during the London Games.

A first-of-its kind interactive program, Team USA: Britain Bound, presented by Samsung, was founded on a collaboration between the U.S. Olympic Committee and VisitBritain, the national tourism board for Great Britain, and is supported by USOC partners Samsung and Hilton HHonors. With VisitBritain acting as host and tour guide, the following Team USA athletes visited hand-selected locations based on their experiences and interests in England, Scotland and Wales. 

Other athletes involved in the program were:
• Jeremy Campbell, 2008 Paralympic discus and pentathlon champion
• Bryan Clay, 2008 Olympic decathlon champion
• Allison Jones, 2008 Paralympic cycling silver medalist and 2006 Paralympic skiing champion
• Nastia Liukin, 2008 Olympic gymnastics champion
• Heather Mitts, 2008 and 2004 Olympic soccer champion
• Rebecca Soni, 2008 Olympic swimming champion

All of this information and more - including photos, athlete social media feeds and the Team USA: Britain Bound video web series - can be found on 
TeamUSA.org/BritainBound