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A video report of Sam Hynd's homecoming celebrations.
The teenage swimming sensation made the headlines after scooping a gold and a bronze medal at the Beijing games.
And despite the bad weather, flag-waving crowds flocked to Ashfield District Council's Urban Road offices to welcome him home.
- Click on the green play icon to watch a video report about Sam's homecoming.
Record-breaking Sam knocked five seconds off his own world record in winning the 400m freestyle.
The 17-year-old Ashfield School pupil, who trains alongside Mansfield double Olympic champ Rebecca Adlington, also won bronze in the 200m individual medley.
- Click here to see a slideshow of pictures from the event.
After the red carpet reception the swimmer, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy, raised the flag for the 2012 London Olympics outside the council offices.
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