Olympic bronze medallist visits John Henry Newman school

Victoria Ohuruogu visited John Henry Newman Academy last Wednesday (October 16) as part of the Great Athletes scheme, which aims to get athletes into schools.

Ms Ohuruogu, who won bronze medal at this year's Paris Olympics in the 4x400m Women's Relay for Great Britain, ran a circuits session with the children and gave an assembly about her career.

PE lead at John Henry Newman Academy, Jamie Surman, said the visit was "truly inspirational".

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"Having Olympic Bronze Medallist, Victoria Ohuruogu at John Henry Newman, where she put the children through their paces with a circuit session, was truly inspirational," he said. 

Great Britain's Victoria Ohuruogu during her Women's 400m Semi Final at the Stade de France 2024 Paris Olympic Games (Image: Martin Rickett/PA) "Her dedication to fitness and her achievements have not only raised the profile of being active but also ignited a passion in the kids to strive for their own goals.

"Working alongside her was a reminder that with hard work and determination, anything is possible."

Great Britain's Victoria Ohuruogu during her Women's 400m Semi Final at the Stade de France 2024 Paris Olympic Games (Image: Martin Rickett/PA) He added: "Thank you Victoria, from everyone at John Henry Newman Academy."

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The 31-year-old established herself in 2022, winning world bronze and European silver as part of 4x400m squads as well as individual Commonwealth silver in Birmingham.

She qualified for the Youth Olympics in 2010 before going on to become European U23 champion.

Ms Ohuruogu joined her Olympic champion sister Christina on the senior circuit at the IAAF World Relays in 2014.