The girlfriend of decathlon hero Dean Macey today told how she spent the night celebrating when she heard of his triumph.

Lisa Hayes, 28, of East Crescent, Canvey, said she was proud of her superstar boyfriend.

Lisa, who also works at Waterside Farm sports centre, has been dating Dean for a month but has been friends with him for four years.

She said: "One day he plucked up the courage to ask me out and I said yes.

"Everyone is so pleased with his medal success.

"We are putting loads of banners up all over the island."

She added: "Dean is dedicated to his training. He follows a strict regime from his coach who tells him exactly what to do."

Dean has been hailed as the next Daley Thompson by leisure chiefs at Castle Point Borough Council.

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