Olympic gold medallist inspires captivated Tamworth pupils

Children at William MacGregor Primary School were treated to an oar-some afternoon with a very special guest when a history-making Olympic gold medallist called into the Tamworth school.

Rowing star Georgie Brayshaw was part of the triumphant women’s quadruple skulls team who won Great Britain’s first ever Olympic gold medal in the event at the Paris 2024 Games.

Georgie, who also won World Championships gold in the same event in Belgrade in 2023, took time out of her busy schedule to visit the children after a very special request.

Georgie is the sister-in-law of Year 6 class teacher Zoe Tuton, who was in Paris to cheer her on.

The Leeds-born Olympian led an assembly on what it takes to be a gold medallist and how she needed determination, ambition and courage – all of which mirror the school’s values – to get where she is today.

Georgie had to overcome her own struggles after surviving a very bad horse-riding accident at the age of 15 which left her partially paralysed and in a coma for nine daunting days.

After sharing her remarkable journey to glory, Georgie then visited each class to answer questions and allow the children to hold an Olympic gold medal. Both staff and pupils were in awe!

William MacGregor Primary School is part of the respected Arthur Terry Learning Partnership.

Pictures: William MacGregor pupils were thrilled to meet Olympic gold medallist Georgie Brayshaw.