Saturday 17 November 2012

Olympians and Paralympians show off their moves as they 'busk' for Children In Need


And they can dance too?! Olympians and Paralympians show off their moves as they 'busk' for Children In Need


Over the summer, we watched the Olympians and Paralympians put on stunning displays of athleticism during the London Games.
However, it turns out some of the medal winners are also talented on the dancefloor as well.
As part of a hilarious segment filmed for Children In Need, Olympians and Paralympians 'busked' to raise money for the charity.
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Who knew they could dance too: Tom Daley shows off his moves in a busking segment on Children In Need
Who knew they could dance too: Tom Daley shows off his moves in a busking segment on Children In Need
A new vocation? The 18-year-old soon removed his Team GB tracksuit until he was down to his swimming trunks
A new vocation? The 18-year-old soon removed his Team GB tracksuit until he was down to his swimming trunks
A new vocation? The 18-year-old soon removed his Team GB tracksuit until he was down to his swimming trunks
Bronze diver Tom Daley's solo dance becomes a stripper as he ripped off his official Team GB tracksuit down to his trunks.
At one point he did Usain Bolt's iconic lightning bolt pose.
    The Men's Coxless Four Rowing gold medalists Pete Reed, Andy Triggs Hodge, Tom James and Alex Gregory weren't afraid to show their silly side as they performed the routine to Beyonce's hit Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).
    Hilarious: The Men's Coxless Four rowing champions Andrew Triggs Hodge, Peter Reed, Tom James and Steve Williams perform Beyonce's Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
    Hilarious: The Men's Coxless Four rowing champions Andrew Triggs Hodge, Peter Reed, Tom James and Steve Williams perform Beyonce's Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
    Anything Beyonce can do: The four men shook their booties to the music
    Anything Beyonce can do: The four men shook their booties to the music
    Wearing their Lycra blue and white rowing outfits designed by Stella McCartney, the four-piece put on an energetic performance of the R&B singer's booty-shaking dance.
    Their female rowing colleagues women's coxless pair Helen Glover and Heather Stanning teamed up with double scull medalists Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins to show off their moves.
    At one point, Helen started doing '90s classic move 'the running man' to the bemusement of her fellow rowers.
    This is how you do it: Helen Glover performs the running man as Katherine Grainger, Anna Watkins and Heather Stanning look on
    This is how you do it: Helen Glover performs the running man as Katherine Grainger, Anna Watkins and Heather Stanning look on
    Tough guy: Tennis champion Andy Murray takes on Anthony Joshua
    Tough guy: Tennis champion Andy Murray takes on Anthony Joshua
    Tennis champion Andy Murray teamed up with boxer Anthony Joshua for a bout of boxing.
    Silver medalist Louis Smith has already been showing off his moves recently on Strictly Come Dancing, but also tried his hand at playing the saxophone.
    Fellow Strictly competitor, cyclist Victoria Pendleton wore on her costumes from the BBC series as she danced with an umbrella.
    Let's dance: (L-R) Nicola Wilson, Tina Cook and Zara Phillips perform the horse dance to Gangnam Style
    Let's dance: (L-R) Nicola Wilson, Tina Cook and Zara Phillips perform the horse dance to Gangnam Style
    Let's lasso: The trio looked like they were finding it hard not to laugh
    Let's lasso: The trio looked like they were finding it hard not to laugh
    Meanwhile, royal Zara Phillips repeated her recent rendition of Gangnam Style with her equestrian teammates with Tina Cook and Nicola Wilson.
    Given that the PSY song involves a horse dance move, it fitted the equestrians perfectly.
    Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds danced with Olympian swimmer Rebecca Adlington.
    Show-stopper: Cyclist Victoria Pendleton borrowed one of her Strictly costumes for a solo number
    Show-stopper: Cyclist Victoria Pendleton borrowed one of her Strictly costumes for a solo number
    Musical: Gymnast Louis Walsh plays the trumpet
    Musical: Gymnast Louis Walsh plays the trumpet
    Team effort: Marathon paralympian David Weir performed with some of the Gamesmakers
    Team effort: Marathon paralympian David Weir performed with some of the Gamesmakers
    Paralympian marathon gold medalist David Weir span around in his wheelchair backed by a group of Gamesmakers.
    Following their performance, Olympic chairman Lord Coe was seen counting the bucket full of coins.
    To donate, call 03457 332233 or visit the Children In Need website.
    Splashing about: Swimmers Rebecca Adlington and Ellie Simmonds performed together
    Splashing about: Swimmers Rebecca Adlington and Ellie Simmonds performed together
    Dry land: The rowers then substituted their boats for office chairs
    Dry land: The rowers then substituted their boats for office chairs
    That would have been an interesting match! Gold medalist Nicola Adams and bronze medalist Anthony Ogogo
    That would have been an interesting match! Gold medalist Nicola Adams and bronze medalist Anthony Ogogo

    VIDEO: See the Olympians 'do a lil dance'... 



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