Dalton Grant Academy, led by former GB Team Captain Dalton Grant, a Commonwealth and European High Jump Champion, partnered with London Stadium Learning to organise a free, jump, sprint and train with champion’s competition in Newham parks for young participants aged 12-20.

The trail events were held in Central Park and Stratford Park. The final, which took place at the Marathon Community Track Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, was attended by the athlete Darren Braithwaite. The event was also held in Horley and Peterborough.

Dalton’s sponsors Blue Square donated the 1st prize of £75 lifestyle voucher and 3rd Prize of £50 lifestyle voucher. The 2nd prize of £55 JD Sports voucher was donated by Argon Utility Solutions and the 4th place prize was a free meal from Rhythm Kitchen and 20 per cent discount for 4 guests.

Dalton said: “I was very happy with the turnout especially considering the times we are in now. I wanted to give young people the opportunity to learn a new skill and express themselves.”

Dalton plans to organise more sporting events in Newham and the surrounding boroughs. “I was a Board Director of the London 2012 bid team,” he said, “and I will be doing an event through the Dalton Grant Academy for the 10 year anniversary of the 2012 games. My passion is giving back through my experience as a three times Olympian.”

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