“As a press attaché based in Greenwich, Peter Morris was one of the LOCOG press corps who helped to make my Games in London 2012. His genial presence ensured the 20m long strip of rubbered walkway that we shared with the world’s written press and a stream of Olympic athletes was always cheerful through the tensions of competition and tight press deadlines. Peter ran a seriously efficient mix zone with good humour and authority, tactfully setting the stage and calling the shots to ensure the athletes were well supported and journalists could get what they needed — always with time for a smile and a bit of banter. It was a pleasure to work with such a professional press manager who stood up and delivered when the chips were down.”

Claire Shand