Olympic hopeful inspires youngsters in West Norwood
11:00am Wednesday 8th February 2012 in Education
James Ellington with pupils Susana Silva (11) and Hezekiah Muhammad (11)
Sprinter James Ellington visited the Norwood School yesterday to inspire aspiring athletes.
Mr Ellington told pupils how he used eBay to raise the £30,000 he needed to fund his training, which led to shaving company King of Shaves, offering the 26-year-old a sponsorship deal.
Denise Webster, headteacher of the school in Crown Dale, said: “James is a natural with our young people and gave an inspirational speech about his hopes and dreams.
“We wish James every success this summer – I know that I speak for everyone at the school when I say that we will all be cheering him on.”
