GB hockey star Alex Danson is the latest athlete to confirm she will take part in the district's Olympic celebrations in Marlow on Sunday. 

Last week, the Free Press announced Wycombe District Council's plans for a homecoming party in Higginson Park to celebrate the achievements of the area's Olympic and Paralympic heroes. 

Paralympic rower and Marlow resident Naomi Riches and five-time Olympic medallist and Marlow Rowing Club member Katherine Grainger will be taking part in the event on October 2. 

Marlow resident Alex Danson can also expect a hero’s welcome after she scored five goals to propel Team GB’s hockey team to a historic gold in Rio 2016. 

The trio will also be joined by talented teenage shooter Amber Hill, who narrowly missed out on a medal after reaching the semi-finals of the skeet. 

Even more athletes are expected to be announced by WDC throughout the week. 

Court Garden House will play host to the festivities at the weekend, with Wycombe’s sport stars taking to the balcony overlooking Higginson Park from 2pm.