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Nissan sponsor PHAR Talent's Lynsey Sharp

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PHAR Talent is delighted to have brokered a deal for Western Nissan to support Lynsey Sharp as she gears up for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, providing her with a brand new Nissan Juke.The partnership between the dealership and Lynsey was formed through Nissan’s role as the Official Automotive Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB on the road to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. As part of this, Nissan has launched the #UniteAndExcite campaign which will provide fans with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to athletes’ stories and news of how Nissan’s innovative technology could improve performance.

The sponsorship comes as a major boost to Lynsey’s sporting ambitions, removing any uncertainty over transport arrangements, and allowing her to focus 100 per cent on her Olympic preparations.

John La Trobe, Dealer Principal at Western Nissan, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to support Lynsey on the road to Rio and I’m sure she will absolutely love her new car. It’s a great source of pride for everyone at the dealership knowing that we are playing some part in helping her achieve her dreams and go for gold in Rio.”

PHAR Talent’s Lynsey Sharp wins gold at the 2014 British Championships

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With an outstanding performance, Lynsey Sharp demonstrated she’s the best 800m in the UK as she claimed gold at the Sainsbury’s British Championships held at the Birmingham Alexander Stadium on June 29. Her victory confirmed her appearance at the European Championships in Zurich in August, where she will defend her European title, representing Team GB.Sharp clocked 2.01.40 minutes in Birmingham – she thought she had run faster as well after the clock in Birmingham prematurely stopped early in the final of the 800m – as she beat Alison Leonard into second and veteran Brit Jenny Meadows into third.

“It's been the hardest year, so to come back and do that is amazing,” said Sharp.

Sharp has spent the past 12 months fighting injury, undergoing surgery twice to resolve a painful leg tendon, missing almost the entire 2013 season. Only weeks ago she qualified for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, where she will represent Team Scotland.