Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes drops in to Willaston Primary School

Oct 1 2008 by Matt Hurst, Heswall News

DAME Kelly Holmes paid a visit to Willaston Primary School in Neston last Tuesday, as part of Sainsbury’s Keep Kids Active scheme.

The former Olympic 800m and 1500m champion spoke to pupils during assembly before heading out for some fitness training.

Pupils were also given a glimpse of the gold medals she won in Athens in 2004.

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