Victoria Primary School are hosting an inspirational workshop with world record holder for the most number of Iron Man distance Triathlon’s completed in a row Sean Conway. Sean needs your help to raise funds for vital training, medical and competition costs. This money will also help your school and other athletes across the country, find out more below!
Who's Coming?
How I started:
I used to be a school portrait photographer, and after ten years of doing that I decided to sell my business for just £1, I wanted to go travelling but didn’t have any money so I thought if there was a world record that has a travel angle to it, then I could secure sponsorship. So the first thing I did was cycle around the world and that set me onto this new path!
My Greatest Achievement:
My greatest achievements are that I was the first person to swim the length of Britain in 2013, then I achieved the record for the world’s longest Triathlon which was 4200 miles, I then was the fastest person to cycle across Europe unsupported, and finally I hold the world record for the most number of Iron Man distance Triathlon’s completed in a row. I have also cycled around the world! The feeling I get when I think about these achievements is relief because it’s finished, but I also love the feeling of being able to set the bar so high to show everyone that they can set goals and achieve them just like I have!
My Greatest Challenge:
My greatest challenge has been thinking of something that excites me enough to chase them. I love having these huge goals to follow and aim for in life, and it gives me purpose in more ways than one as they keep me in tip-top shape, and I can show people that everybody can set goals no matter how big or small and not only achieve them, but continue that momentum to build a fulfilling life!
My Podcast:
Check out my podcast to learn more about me and my career. maybe it will inspire you to write some questions for me ahead of the event!
My Hobbies:
I enjoy woodworking, knife-making, classic car restoration, filmmaking, and looking after my vegetable garden! These hobbies keep my life interesting and fulfilling, and I think it’s important that everyone has things they can focus their energy on!
My Future Aspirations:
In the future I hope to begin competing at shorter distance competitions like double or triple Iron Man’s, and some ultra marathons, and I hope to be aiming for more and more outrageous goals as time goes on!
Who are Sports For Champions?
Sports For Champions UK (CIC) in partnership with Victoria Primary School and the local community are running a fundraiser to help support the mental and physical health of the pupils after the national lockdowns.
Great news! Sports For Champions UK (CIC) will soon visit your school! Your young people have been invited to join a sponsored fitness circuit led by a Professional athlete, who will educate, enable, and empower participants with a view to inspiring them to be the champions of tomorrow.
While we're not all athletically inclined we strongly encourage participation, all young people have talent and require inspiration to pursue their dreams - whatever they may be! After 12 years of success we have perfected our inspirational events and they are guaranteed to deliver for your school and pupils!
Sports For Champions events are held in support of schools, which keep 60% of the funds raised to spend on resources that will enrich young peoples? education/experience. Professional athletes in need of support are the only other beneficiaries from the remaining 40%. Sports For Champions is an audited organisation that is voluntarily registered with the Fundraising Regulator. Meaning you can support the initiative with assurance.
What will happen on the day?
During the assembly, Sports For Champions athletes show medals and tell their story, hard work, lessons, and insights shared to capture the imagination of all and inspire healthier active lifestyles. Athletes discuss challenges on the road to success, with resilience, nutrition, diet, and dedication forming key topics. Fitness is essential for every young person?s general wellbeing in physical and mental health. It is also proven to be a strong booster of learning potential or brain power. By inspiring children as champions of tomorrow, Sports For Champions envision youth growing in all walks of life as healthy, [pro] active community-minded talents.
Alongside Team Sports For Champions, athletes engage in invaluable work within local communities to support their training-related costs (e.g. physio/travel). Most world-class athletes train a rigorous 35hr week and struggle to find reliable work that fits their schedule. This is how the funds we raise enable athletes and your school/club to realise their potential. Many pro athletes are unsponsored, lose support, or cannot find it.
Sports For Champions offers schools the benefit of an additional funds to go towards resources/facilities, whilst helping athletes with the funds required to sustain their journey with a contribution towards training and competition fees, medical costs, equipment, and more.
Victoria Primary School will be receiving an inspirational visit from renowned world record holder for the most number of Iron Man distance Triathlon’s completed in a row Sean Conway on the 14th of November 2023 and we need your support!
The pupils will benefit from Physical activity, an inspirational talk including medal display and a Q&A session.
Why is this important?
Victoria Primary School is promoting health and wellbeing throughout the school and with the help of a visit from Sean Conway, this will be enhanced as a school, they are also focussing on encouraging diversity and raising the aspirations of the pupils through sport.
Victoria Primary School will benefit from the money raised as they will be able to provide new equipment and fund opportunities for the children in afterschool clubs.
How can you help?
We're asking all parents to help make it a memorable event for the pupils with the help of world record holder for the most number of Iron Man distance Triathlon’s completed in a row Sean Conway and to raise funds for key resources for Victoria Primary School.
If you are a local business or a friend of the school and would like to contribute to help us get to our target then please do make a donation and share our project as far as you can.