Boxer James DeGale with pupils Annabelle Seal, 11, Marcus Cameron, 11, Holly Payne, eight, Jack Bartlam, 11, Esther Burton, eight, Korina Pesti, 11, Noan Friend, 11, Gwen Datey, eight, and Brandon Hall, 11.
AN OLYMPIC gold medallist packed a punch when he dropped in on schoolchildren in Buckhurst Hill.
Boxer James DeGale – who triumphed at the 2008 Beijing Games – paid a visit to St John’s C of E Primary School on Monday (July 16).
He showed pupils his gold medal, spoke about his achievements and admired the youngsters’ own sport trophies.
Headteacher Peter Tidmarsh said: “To have one of the only 19 gold medals won in 2008 at our school was special.
“The children were very inspired by James’ ‘can do' culture and I look forward to welcoming back our old pupils when they win their gold medals.”
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