The achievements of Sharlene Mawdsley will hopefully inspire young athletes of the future.
That’s according to one of her early coaches and mentors Fr Bobby Fletcher who was one of the many to attend the homecoming in Newport on Sunday evening.
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He says Sharlene’s exploits at the Olympics, World and European Championships are already having an impact.
“It inspires so many kids – I see them out in the park doing starts and practising among themselves and passing on sticks to each other like batons.
“It’s just amazing the effects it’s had on people and the great uplift it has given to the whole area.”
