Sebastian Coe may currently be the name synonymous with the Conservative party and the Olympics but another top Tory has a similar goal in mind.
Conservative frontbencher Tobias Ellwood is hoping to represent Britain in the Olympic shooting championships in 2012.
The shadow culture, media and sport minister learned to shoot while serving in the British army and has already won several military competitions for shooting a 9mm pistol.
"The 2012 Olympics will be a fantastic experience for the whole country and I would be honoured and delighted to be selected to represent Team GB," Ellwood said.
However, he fears Britain may struggle to field a full team because of current laws, brought in after the Dunblane massacre, banning the shooting of handguns and pistols. Indeed, Ellwood may have to travel to Switzerland to train for the event.
