Silver medallists Jessica Fox and Kate Hornsey will be among a host of London 2012 heroes attending this Saturday's Olympic welcome home event in Hobart.

The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O'Byrne, said Tasmanians would be able to meet Australian Olympians on Hobart's Parliament House lawns from 11am to 12.30pm.

Dual medallist Kim Crow will also appear at the event, alongside the bronze medal winning men's quadruple sculls team and a large number of Tasmanian Olympians.
Olympians attending are:

• Kate Hornsey (Tas), silver medallist, rowing (women's pair)

• Jessica Fox, silver medallist, K1 canoe slalom

• Eddie Ockenden (Tas) and Tim Deavin (Tas), bronze medallists, hockey

• James Chapman, silver medallist, rowing (men's four)

• Kim Crow, silver (women's double sculls) and bronze (women's single sculls) medallist, rowing

• Karsten Forsterling, Daniel Noonan, Chris Morgan and James McRae, bronze medallists, rowing (men's quadruple sculls)

• Luke Jackson (Tas), boxing (lightweight)

• Sam Beltz (Tas), Anthony Edwards (Tas) and Todd Skipworth, rowing (men's lightweight four)

• Scott Brennan (Tas), rowing (men's double scull)

• Amy Cure (Tas), track cycling (team pursuit)

• Dana Faletic and Kerry Hore (Tas), rowing (Women's Quad Scull)

• Tom Gibson (Tas), rowing (men's lightweight double scull).

Ms O'Byrne said it would be inspiring for Tasmanians of all ages to meet athletes who had worked hard to earn the right to represent their country at the Games.

"All of our athletes have amazing stories; at 19, Amy Cure was one of the youngest members of the track cycling squad.

"At the other end of the spectrum, 39-year-old Anthony Edwards has competed in five Olympics, winning two silver medals and a bronze.

"We are extremely proud of all of our athletes and look forward to welcoming them home.

"There will be lots of free activities for children, including face painting and a chance to try an Olympic sport such as rowing, cycling or hockey with the Tasmanian Institute of Sport.

"And all of the Olympians will be signing autographs, which I'm sure would be cherished by sports fans for many years to come.

"I encourage Tasmanians to come along and be part of this exciting community celebration."

The Mercury Newspaper will run a special lift out in tomorrow's paper featuring all the athletes, which Tasmanians can bring along and have signed on the day.

More information about the welcome home event is available at www.hobartcity.com.au/Hobart/Hobart_Events or www.facebook.com/welcomehometas