21 September 2012 Last updated at 01:57 ET <\/p>\n
Double Olympic gold medallist Tom James is to be granted the freedom of Wrexham borough in recognition of his achievement at the London 2012 and Beijing 2008 Games. <\/p>\n
Rower James, 28, struck gold in the men's coxless fours race at both Games. <\/p>\n
The freedom will be presented at a special council meeting next Friday. <\/p>\n
Wrexham's two other athletes, rower Chris Bartley, who won silver and rower Victoria Thornley will be honoured at the meeting. <\/p>\n
\"All of this has happened so quickly in such a short space of time,\" said James. \"I think it is going to take a while for everything to sink in and to appreciate exactly what it means. <\/p>\n
\"I'm very grateful and I feel really lucky and privileged to have been given freedom of the borough. <\/p>\n
\"To be honoured in this way is pretty special and I am grateful to everyone involved.\" <\/p>\n
He added: \"This event feels extra special because it is one of the final Olympic celebration events and it will cap off what has been a whirlwind past few months.\" <\/p>\n
Neil Rogers, leader of Wrexham Council, said the three athletes have played their part in inspiring a generation, something the London Organising Committee hoped to achieve with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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