British Olympic sensation Sir Chris Hoy brings the excitement of London 2012 to a Cheshire school

British Olympic sensation Sir Chris Hoy brings the excitement of London 2012 to a Cheshire school

01 Jul 2010
Four-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has visited the students of Cheshire’s Hartford High School to encourage them in their involvement in International Inspiration, London 2012’s international legacy programme.

Chris Hoy at Hartford High School for International Inspiration

International Inspiration ambassador Chris Hoy with students from Hatford High School

Through International Inspiration, Hartford High School has been linked with SMK Raja Permaisuri Bainun School in Malaysia. The partnership is providing exciting opportunities for young people from both countries to learn about their different cultures and share their experiences of sport and play.

Commenting on his role as International Inspiration Ambassador, Sir Chris Hoy said: ‘It is an enormous privilege to support International Inspiration, which is aiming to use sport to change the lives of 12 million children in 20 countries around the world.

'Meeting the Young Leaders from Hartford High School has really demonstrated to me how the programme is not only having an incredible impact overseas, but is also making a real difference to the lives of children and young people in the UK.’

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