Louis Smith. 24. Badass Gymnast. Waltzing Wonder. Inspiration.
Little over a year ago Louis Smith was
catapulted to national hero status with his Olympic dreams coming true. But
this didn’t happen over night, it took almost two decade of dedication,
sacrifice and hard work, three key attributes that are a catalyst for
inspiration.
In July/August last year Louis won two
Olympic medals on his doorstep at the London Olympic games, a Silver in the
individual pommel horse final and a team bronze. It was a record-breaking
moment for Louis and the rest of Team GB. The years of training had paid off,
sending out the clear message that if you desire something and you give it your
all it can happen for you. This is something Louis promotes and is reflected in
his tattoo ‘What I Deserve I Earn’ something of a motto for the next generation
of believers to live by.
After an extended and much deserved holiday
Louis embarked on a whole new challenge completely out of his comfort zone.
Strictly Come Dancing. It was during this show Louis waltzed into the hearts of
a not so flexible and new diverse audience of fans. This took the way in which
he inspired people and the people themselves he inspired down a whole new path.
Its not only his talent and achievements
that inspire people, its his personality and persona. Every TV appearance no
matter what the tone of the show and what is asked of him Louis comes across
polite, well mannered and down to earth. Quite the feat considering the amount
of adoring female and male fans that he has offering to massage any ego. It’s no act either, in person
Louis is equally as polite and engaging, a credit to Mummy Smith.
Louis Smith is the type of role model this
country has been crying out for and can be proud of, something recognised by
the Queen in the form of an MBE in the New Years honours list.
Now its one thing to take my word for it
that all these factors surrounding Louis have inspired a generation – the tag
line for the 2012 Olympics – but here’s a few people that have personally been
inspired, in very different ways.
@GraceTregonning – He’s inspired me to
become a gymnast and never give up and don’t let anyone tell you that you
can’t.
@BronaghTodd – He inspired me to take up
Latin/Ballroom dancing, which it turns out I’m pretty good at J thanks Louis!
@LoveLouis1970 – I want my two boys to
grow-up to be as humble, determined and genuine as him.
@MaBelle_UK – Even as his star continues to
rise, he has remained down to earth, thoughtful and ‘real’.
@micmay789 – He inspired me to be
determined and that 19 years of practice really pays off. Every fan knows he
has got moves
What’s next for Louis? Well his new book
Louis Smith – My Story So Far is released 4th July… you can
pre-order it right now.
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