Laura Trott has announced her engagement to fellow double Olympic cycling champion Jason Kenny.
The 22-year-old tweeted: "Merry Christmas everyone :) ive had the most amazing couple of days thanks to JasonKenny107 and the whole family £engaged X"
The Manchester-based couple, who went public about their relationship during London 2012, won two gold medals apiece at the home Games.
Trott triumphed in the team pursuit and the six-discipline omnium, while Kenny was victorious in the team and individual sprints.
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