GOLD medal-winning Paralympian Katrina Hart inspired pupils at St Andrew’s Primary School, Fontmell Magna when she led a circuit fitness session.

The pupils were excited to meet Katrina, a multi-medal winning 100m and 200m sprinter, who was born with cerebral palsy and has won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European IPC games.
Katrina was at the school to promote the importance of exercise and fitness. During the afternoon, all the pupils and a few keen members of staff took part in the circuit in the school’s sports hall.

The children also got to hear about how Katrina’s disability affected her during childhood and how her PE teacher at school inspired her to never give up and to become a world-class athlete.

Katrina said: “I was inspired by my PE teacher and that is how I got into sport at school. I was taught how important it is to maintain your fitness and have a healthy lifestyle. I hope the children will be encouraged to try different sports, as one size doesn’t fit all and there are so many to choose from.”
The event raised a whopping £1,800, part of which will help Katrina take part in international events around the world. More than half will help improve school playtime facilities.