Jessica ennis signing copies of her book unbelievable at waterstones in sheffield. This is the story of how the girl next door, who had dreams and big aspirations, ended up as an olympic star and competiting in the london 2012 olympic games for her country. The event took place at the adidas flagship store on oxford street, to celebrate a big weekend of sport here in london. See more ideas about jessica ennis, jessica ennis hill and jess ennis. Jessica has seen much success in her athletics career. This wonderful book is such a personal, insightful and deeply thoughtprovoking account of how jessica ennis climbed her way to the top from nothing. Jessica ennis hill, english trackandfield athlete who, at the 2012 london olympic games, won a gold medal in the heptathlon. Jessica ennis became the poster girl of the olympics and her toned body earned her a legion of male admirers. Jessica ennis agrees signing at independent bookshop. Jessica ennis at a book signing in sheffield 8th november x12. Jessica ennis celebrates winning gold in the heptathlon during the london 2012 olympic games jessica ennis celebrates winning the womens olympic heptathlon jessica ennis leads the. Jessica ennishill simple english wikipedia, the free. London 2012 event report heptathlon high jump news. It culminated in three stunning gold medals on a magnificent evening at the olympic stadium.
Jessica ennis, the smiling face of london 2012 anna. Cheering crowds welcome london 2012 olympic gold medal. Jessica ennis heptathlon high jump berlin 2009 2 hd. From my childhood dreams to winning olympic gold 1st by jessica ennis, rick broadbent isbn. Olympic hero, jessica ennishill, inspires primary school. Jessica grew up in sheffield, where she attended sharrow primary school. Remembering super saturday at the london 2012 olympics. Dame jessica ennishill on swapping athletics for writing this. Jess will be signing copies at waterstones, albion street, leeds on tuesday, november 20, at 4. Watch jessica ennis hill book signing jpimedia archive on dailymotion. Jessica ennis shares picture of newborn daughter hello. Jessica ennis wrinkles up her face and laughs at the suggestion that she is the poster girl for london 2012. Finally, from a signing event of her book unbelievable at waterstones in sheffield in december 2012. Ennishill is the current olympic heptathlon champion.
Jessica ennis signed pp poster photo olympic hero gold. January 28, 1986 in sheffield, south yorkshire, great britain affiliations. Read her story and learn how shes helping others strive and achieve their dreams. Fans rushed to post on the lovely picture of her tiny tot, with one writing. London 2012 jessica ennis was crowned olympic heptathlon champion in front of an ecstatic home crowd, as a new british record secured her gold medal. Jessica ennishill gives birth to a baby boy, reggie ennishill jessica ennishill takes firm stance on sheffield uniteds resigning of ched evans golden girl jessica ennis scores style points in. Next are some from a press conference given in february 2012 just prior to the aviva uk indoor athletics trials and championships at the eis, sheffield. Dame jessica ennishill dbe born 28 january 1986 is a british former track and field athlete from england, specialising in multieventing disciplines and 100 metres hurdles. Join facebook to connect with jessica ennis and others you may know. See more ideas about jessica ennis, jess ennis and jessica ennis hill. Jessica ennis and the night britains olympics all became. The first time jessica ennis did something astonishing on the track she was only 10 years old. All the latest breaking news, headlines, analysis and articles on jessica ennishill from the evening standard.
It wasnt quite the breathtaking competition like the first event, 100m hurdles, but no athlete at the top was totally disappointed with their result. Last time i met jess ennis we were welcoming her back to her home town, post london 2012, surrounded by paparazzi, local celebs and half the population of sheffield. Canadas jessica zelinka came second in the 800m heat with. A tearful dame jessica ennishill declared there could have been no better place than a packed london stadium to receive her reallocated. Her greatest achievement to date has been winning heptathlon gold at the 2012 london olympic.
Super saturday at london 2012 was team gbs best day at the olympics in 104 years. Jessica ennis and the night britains olympics all became worth it britain had a big night at the olympic stadium saturday, winning three golds including one for jessica ennis, the british face of. When the olympic champion jessica ennishill, who announced on friday that she is pregnant, returns to competition after giving birth, some. Olympian jessica ennishill joins us to sign copies of her new childrens book the enchanted puppy sequel to the silver unicorn. Jessica ennishill cheered on by son reggie and dad vinnie. As a competitor in heptathlon, she is the 2012 olympic champion, a threetime world champion 2009, 2011, 2015, and the 2010 european champion. Team gbs jessica ennis wins the gold medal inthe womens heptathlon by winning the 800m at the london 2012 olympic games 4 august. Next, there are some from the send off in the peace gardens. Jessica is of mixed parentage, her father vinnie was originally from jamaica and her mother was a social worker.
Jessica ennishill long before london glory throwback thursday. Dame jessica ennishill dbe born 28 january 1986, is a british track and field athlete. Get involved with i am team gb take part on 27th august. Sheffields jessica ennis, 26, is the archetypal girl next door despite being spoken of by. Jessica ennis, british olympian and gold medal track and field athlete, is the current olympic heptathlon champion following her outstanding performance at the london 2012 games. Jessica ennishill chats about her new childrens book, receiving her damehood, and shares how it feels to be awarded a gold medal after. Jessica ennis breaks british world record, london 2012. Jessica ennis wins heptathlon gold london 2012 olympics. Explore books by jessica ennis with our selection at. At home in sheffield with a 23yearold rising heptathlete called jessica ennis. Her triumph at the london 2012 olympics has been seen by millions. I couldnt help but pick up this book because jessica ennis was one of the reasons i got into running. Jessica ennishill receives her heptathlon gold medal from. Jessica ennis bio, stats, and results olympics at sports.
Last weeks reunion at meadowhall was fairly tame in comparison but there were still plenty of fans, joining the queue for jessicas personal book signing. The 31yearold, who won heptathlon gold at the 2012 london olympics, met with excited fans at waterstones in sheffield city centre this morning to pose for. Check out the latest pictures, photos and images of jessica ennis. Buy jessica ennis signed pp poster photo olympic hero gold medal winner great britain london olympics 12x8 at amazon uk. Rumours that dame jessica ennishill is to appear on strictly come dancing have circulated for years, with some believing 2017 is the year we will see her finally put on her dancing shoes. Jessica ennis has nothing to fear but must ignore hype to win gold, says sally gunnell it was the day when jessica met sally, one wouldbe olympic champion encountering a.
Jessica ennis signs copies of her book unbelievable at waterstones canary wharf london, england 09. Dame ennishill, who took home the gold at the london 2012 olympics, talked about her career and its ups and downs. Read her story and learn how shes helping others strive. She may be a heptathlete but it was more her motivation and persistence to do well even if she had the weight of the world on her from the pressure of the british public for her to win gold medals. Over 500 people queued, some for nearly 5 hours, to see jess and get a signed copy of her book. Jessica ennis recorded the second personal best in four events clocking 22. Jessica ennis at a book signing in sheffield 8th november. Book jessica ennis hill celebrity appearances nmp live. Jessica ennishill from olympian to business woman video. Jessica ennishill london news london evening standard. This is the new official page for dame jessica ennishill. Jessica would later become olympic champion at london 2012.
Jessica will be signing books only, no sporting merchanidse will be signed. Jessica ennis team gbs poster girl sheffields jessica ennis, 26, is the archetypal girl next door despite being spoken of by her coach as one of most talented. A few pictures of sheffields favourite heptathlete, taken at various times over the years. She is also the 2010 world indoor pentathlon champion. Jessica ennis strikes gold in more ways than one stat of the day. British athlete jessica ennis is the olympic heptathlon champion. She is a member of the city of sheffield athletic club.
The last event of the womens heptathlon day one went almost exactly as expected. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cheering crowds welcome london 2012 olympic gold medalwinning heptathlete jessica ennis back to her home city sheffield dave higgens saturday 18 august 2012 09. But every day she trains harder and harder, pushed by. The first few were taken when she was inducted into the sheffield walk of fame, june 2011. Dame jessica ennis hill dbe born 28 january 1986 is a british former track and field athlete from england, specialising in multieventing disciplines and 100 metres hurdles. Meet jessica ennishill events at waterstones bookshops. Learn more about ennis hills life and career, including her other titles. Olympic gold medallist jessica ennis has agreed to do a signing of her new book at an independent bookshop in fylde the 26yearold will visit the poulton street shop silverdell, which is the. Jessica was born on 28 january 1986 is one of two daughters of vinnie ennis and alison powell and has a younger sister named carmel. Jessica ennis was crowned olympic heptathlon champion in front of an adoring home crowd, as a new british record carried her to gold. Jessica ennishill fought back tears as she returned to the scene of her london 2012 triumph to receive her heptathlon gold medal from the 2011 world championships.