Name: Alexander Townsend

From: St Albans

How long have you been collecting? Since London 2012 Olympics

How many pins do you own? 11

Alexander Townsend - pinsI went to the Olympics 5 times with my family and we had lots of fun trading pins. I didn't realise how big it was.

My favourite time was when I asked John Register, a Paralympian if he had any pins to trade. Instead of that, he placed the medal he won at the Sydney Games round my neck and I had my photo taken with him.

He made me feel very special and it was nice how he took the time to talk to me.