Sporting Thurrock
She sees a book about famous people. When she opens it, the pictures move, and she can step inside.
She can see Fatima Whitbread, age 14, adopted by the Whitbread family, spending her teenage years in Chadwell St. Mary. Practising hard. Breaking the javelin world record, becoming BBC sports personality of the year, becoming world champion.
Bobby Moore, leading England to World Cup victory in 1966, and playing Bata Sports in East Tilbury in 1967 with West Ham.
Lewis Hamilton, racing as a boy at the Lakeside go-kart track. Three-times world champion, opening a bottle of champagne after another win.
Danny Crates, born in Corringham, running the 800m, winning Paralympic gold, breaking the world record, and carrying the Olympic torch.
They all look at her, and they say never give up. Even if it feels like you can't do it, persevere. Don't be scared, we're here to help.
From research by students of Chadwell St. Mary Primary School, and writing by students of Harris Primary Academy and Chadwell St. Mary Primary School.
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She can see Fatima Whitbread, age 14, adopted by the Whitbread family, spending her teenage years in Chadwell St. Mary. Practising hard. Breaking the javelin world record, becoming BBC sports personality of the year, becoming world champion.
Bobby Moore, leading England to World Cup victory in 1966, and playing Bata Sports in East Tilbury in 1967 with West Ham.
Lewis Hamilton, racing as a boy at the Lakeside go-kart track. Three-times world champion, opening a bottle of champagne after another win.
Danny Crates, born in Corringham, running the 800m, winning Paralympic gold, breaking the world record, and carrying the Olympic torch.
They all look at her, and they say never give up. Even if it feels like you can't do it, persevere. Don't be scared, we're here to help.
From research by students of Chadwell St. Mary Primary School, and writing by students of Harris Primary Academy and Chadwell St. Mary Primary School.
Related Stories: 44, 18, 68
