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Why we're getting behind Ed and London 2012.

We are delighted to announce that we are now supporting local sailor, Ed Fitzgerald, as he attempts to qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Following the appointment of BMW Group as the Official Automotive Partner of the 2012 Games, BMW is now actively supporting British athletes, such as Ellie Simmonds and Louis Smith, via the BMW London 2012 Performance Team. Meanwhile, in line with the Performance Team initiative, BMW dealers like us will be working with local athletes, supporting their endeavours to qualify for Team GB or ParalympicsGB.

Chichester-born Ed has been sailing since he was four. He joined his first team at the age of nine and at just 19, he has already competed in the Mirror Worlds in Sweden (2006) and South Africa (2007). After his first year of competing, Ed joined up with current teammate James and they won the Youth Nations and the 29er category at the European Championships in 2008, as well as the Youth World Championships, an event classed as a Youth Olympic Games. Since this success, Ed took a year out from sailing to focus on schoolwork. A year later, he has started sailing with James again, this time in a 49er.

‘This is just so great,’ said Ed. ‘I can't thank Chandlers Worthing and BMW enough. I spend a lot of time driving to and from training sessions and driving to events ahead of London 2012 so having a brand new car is amazing. Suddenly, I'm the envy of all my friends!’

‘We're really pleased to be backing Ed,’ said Mike Anderson, Dealer Principal at Chandlers Worthing. ‘Attempting to qualify for the London 2012 Games can't be easy so we're more than happy to help in any way we can. It's also a great opportunity for everyone connected with the dealership to get more involved with the 2012 Games.’