The Sussex resident was welcomed to the school to cut the ribbon and to run a lap with some of the children to help kick start their challenge – to collectively cover the equivalent 874-mile distance between Land’s End and John O’Groats within five school days.
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Our photographer Steve Robards was at the event. You can view a selection of his pictures in the gallery below.
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Sally Gunnell OBE opens a new school running track at Steyning Primary School. Pic S Robards SR2201311 Photo: Steve Robards
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Sally Gunnell OBE opens a new school running track at Steyning Primary School. Pic S Robards SR2201311 Photo: Steve Robards
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Sally Gunnell OBE opens a new school running track at Steyning Primary School. Pic S Robards SR2201311 Photo: Steve Robards
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Sally Gunnell OBE opens a new school running track at Steyning Primary School. Pic S Robards SR2201311 Photo: Steve Robards