Rion Pierre, who has represented Great Britain at the European Championships, has inspired pupils at The Folkestone Primary Academy with a special visit.
Rion, who has competed in a range of track events, led youngsters around a circuit and encouraged them to exercise more by showing them how to do star jumps, squats, push-ups and ski jumps. The 27-year-old – who was previously a Chelsea youth player before being stabbed – spoke about his career and his diet, as well as having to overcome a number of challenges.
Academy senior leader Emily Opstad said: “This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The pupils really engaged with the morning’s circuit activities and listened to the inspiring story Rion told in the assembly.”
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