Why we're getting behind Michael Rock for London 2012.

We are delighted to announce that we are now supporting local swimmer, Michael Rock as he attempts to qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Following the appointment of BMW Group as the Official Automotive Partner of the 2012 Games, BMW is now actively supporting British athletes, such as Ellie Simmonds and Louis Smith, via the BMW London 2012 Performance Team. Meanwhile, in line with the Performance Team initiative, BMW dealers like us will be working with local athletes, supporting their endeavours to qualify for Team GB or ParalympicsGB.

Liverpool-born Michael learnt to swim competitively with Everton S.A. from a young age and is now the fastest British man ever to swim the 100m and the 200m Butterfly. Michael made his breakthrough onto the senior international scene in 2008 when he reached the final at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. More recently, he won the silver medal in the 200m Butterfly at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

"I'm really grateful to Williams Liverpool and BMW for their support," said Michael. "It's tough trying to qualify for an Olympic team place and it's a big help knowing that they are behind me, helping to raise funds and awareness. It's also fantastic having a brand new car from now until the end of the Games. There's a lot of travelling to heats, competitions and promotional events so it's great being able to arrive there in style."

David McGoldrick, Dealer Principal at Williams Liverpool said: "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get really involved with the Games. Our staff and customers are keen to support London 2012 so we're really happy to be backing Michael - especially with him being a local lad, born and bred in Liverpool. We hope that the whole of Liverpool can support Michael too."

Why we're getting behind Michael Rock for London 2012.

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