Heptathlete Jess Ennis – now Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill – was billed as one of the stars of the Great Britain team for the 2012 London Olympics, and Sheffielders couldn’t have been prouder of her. These pictures chart that memorable year, when Jess came back to the city as Olympic champion and an internationally-famous sporting hero.
1. Next generation
Jess Ennis with rising stars at the Jaguar Academy of Sport Bursary Awards at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield in April 2012 Photo: Chris Lawton
2. Olympic build-up
Jess Ennis speaking to the media at EIS in Sheffield on February 10, 2012 Photo: Chris Lawton
3. Centre stage
Jessica Ennis was the star of the show at a send-off for Sheffield-born and based athletes by the people of Sheffield at the Peace Gardens Photo: Steve Taylor
4. Selfie time
Jessica Ennis posing for a picture with fans at the send-off event Photo: Steve Taylor