ALTRINCHAM'S former Olympic bobsleigh competitor, ‘Bex’ Wilson, recently visited pupils from three schools to give inspirational talks.

She told pupils about her aspirations while growing up.

Bex, who was a member of Team GB in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, called into Stanley Grove in Longsight, Gorton Mount Primary and Our Lady’s in Blackley.

She held her talks on behalf of the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation (DMSF), of which she is an ambassador

The 24-year-old sportswoman said: “The children were absolutely brilliant. I went along to tell my story about how a normal girl from Manchester, with a love of sport, bags of dedication and commitment, got to the Olympics.

"I saw my passion in a number of their faces and that’s what the DMSF is all about – not only finding, but encouraging and offering the chances I’ve had to our future sportsmen and women.”