Etienne Stott from Bedford who won Gold, alongside his partner Tim Baillie in the two man canoe slalom.
The 33-year-old learnt his skills at the canoe club in his home town and returned there tonight. Neil Bradford was there.
Bedford canoeist says he's thrilled that his victory has inspired youngsters to take up the sport.
Read the full storyMum and dad of Etienne Stott talk to Lauren Carter about their pride in their boy's Olympic success.
Mike Stott, the father of Olympic canoeist Etienne, says he is "the proudest dad in the world" after his son won gold in the two-man slalom.
He said: "I think it's great for Bedford - we're good at water sports, we've just proved it!"
Etienne and team mate Tim Baillie powered their way to Olympic gold, beating fellow Brits David Florence and Richard Hounslow into Silver.
The Royal Mail have used a gold brush to celebrate Team GB's gold rush - by painting mailboxes gold in the home town's of Olympic winners.
Canoeist Etienne Stott's home town of Bedford received the honour this morning. The two-man slalom champ also had a commemorative stamp launched to mark the feat.
Rob Bates, of the Bedford Canoe Club, talks about member Etienne Stott who took gold for Team GB today.
Great Britain's Etienne Stott and Tim Baillie have won Olympic gold in the two-man canoe slalom. Britain's David Florence and Richard Hounslow won the silver medal.
