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Football legend Pele meets Team GB heroes

Legendary footballer Pele was presented with an honorary degree by the University of Edinburgh today at a ceremony held at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. The Brazilian world cup winner met Team GB Olympic heroes Katherine Grainger and Michael Jamieson.

Olympic gold medal winning rower Katherine Grainger, a graduate of the University, stands with former footballer Pele.
Olympic gold medal winning rower Katherine Grainger, a graduate of the University, stands with former footballer Pele. Credit: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Pele with Great Britain's Michael Jamieson who won a silver medal in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the Games.
Pele with Great Britain's Michael Jamieson who won a silver medal in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the Games. Credit: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Olympic gold medal winning rower Katherine Grainger, a graduate of the University, stands with former footballer Pele.
Brazilian football legend Pele gives a speech at the ceremony. Credit: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire
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