Jenkins raced around the circuit at Hyde Park last August, winning as the venue played host to a leg of the 2011 World Championship Series.

The Scotland-born triathlete then proceeded to win the world title last year to add to her 2008 success.

She toured the Hyde Park course in a taxi and then a boat as Jenkins had another opportunity to take in where she hopes to be win Olympic gold.


"It's nice to be here in Hyde Park today as the end of my journey to London 2012 nears and this beautiful location with so many famous sights will transform into what will be an amazing display of sport in the capital," said Jenkins.

"Although this is a home Games, athletes need to fly around the world to find the best training and competition environments to suit them, for instance next month I'm flying to Sydney.

"I've taken a very long journey across thousands of miles to get to London and I'm grateful to the support from British Airways who have flown me to so many places."

British Airways sponsorship manager for London 2012 Luisa Fernandez said: "It's a fantastic feeling to know that our support helps the athletes as they dedicate themselves to performing on the biggest stage at London 2012.

"The triathlon course set in the heart of the capital, surrounded by famous London landmarks, will form part of the biggest cultural and sporting event of our lives.

"We're proud to support Helen on her journey."

Jenkins will be battling for London 2012 glory on the morning of Saturday August 4, with the course consisting of a 1,500m swim, 40 kilometres bike ride and 10km run.

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