23 August 2012 Last updated at 06:03 ET <\/p>\n
Councillors have voted unanimously to award cyclist Sir Chris Hoy the freedom of Edinburgh. <\/p>\n
The Edinburgh-born athlete became Britain's most successful Olympian this month when he took his tally of medals to six golds and one silver. <\/p>\n
Lord Provost Donald Wilson said it was the most prestigious honour the city could bestow. <\/p>\n
The council also has plans to honour the city's other London 2012 competitors with a parade. <\/p>\n
Other people who have been given the freedom of the city include: the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Sir Sean Connery, Nelson Mandela and Burmese democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi. <\/p>\n
The council is also considering plans to celebrate other Olympian and Paralympians with connections to Edinburgh. <\/p>\n
The proposal is for a civic reception and an open-top bus parade for local competitors. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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