A giant metal statue that has been created in honour in of
Olympic long jumper Greg Rutherford has been completed in Milton Keynes, and
now proudly stands on the A421 Fen Street Roundabout near junction 13 of the
M1. It stands 26ft (8m) high and cost in the region of £100,000.
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| Eye catching artwork in Milton Keynes |
David Hopkins, the councillor behind the statue said it was "fantastic" and "truly iconic", while Rutherford himself who lives in Woburn Sands and leapt to gold medal glory at London 2012, tweeted that the statue was “blooming amazing”!
The artwork, by artist Clare Bigger was financed by developers Gazeley after being stipulated as part of the planning process by Milton Keynes Council for the building of the adjacent Magna Park. The final touches of landscaping are due to be finished in the next few days.
The company's UK director Alex Verbeek said the artwork was something the town could be proud of. Mr Hopkins added that : "The statue is fantastic, truly iconic, and will set the perfect tone and image for people coming to MK for the first time. "We are all delighted and proud to see it finally in
place".
Greg Rutherford recently had his British long jump record which he set in April ratified.
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