Cycling couple Laura Trott and Jason Kenny get OBEs
Cycling couple Laura Trott and Jason Kenny have both been rewarded for their achievements at London 2012 in the 2013 New Year Honours list.
Trott, who won gold in the women's omnium and team pursuit, and Kenny who triumphed in the men's team sprint and individual sprint, both receive OBEs.
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