Paratriathlete picks up the pace at Gipsey Bridge

Various exercises and challenges were given to Gipsey Bridge Academy when Clare Cunningham gave them a special visit. Having led a fun-filled fitness circuit for the whole school, she also gave an inspirational assembly, telling the children how she became so successful and answering their questions.

At age 12, Clare was selected to join the British Paralympic Swimming Squad and competed in the 1992 and 1996 Paralympic Games. Since retiring from swimming, she took up running to keep fit and has now become a Paratriathlete! Clare has won a medal at every World Championships since 2009!

Gipsey Bridge School said: “It was a very inspiring, motivating and energetic afternoon!” Read more…

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