Returning heroes: A triumphant homecoming for Corby's BMX Olympic medalists

Click above to watch a video report by ITV News Anglia's Graham Stothard


Two of the region's Olympic stars have received a heroes' welcome at the venue where they train in Corby.

Crowds gathered at Adrenaline Alley to welcome the victorious Olympians Credit: ITV News Anglia

Charlotte Worthington won gold and Declan Brooks a bronze medal in the Freestyle BMX competition in Tokyo. Charlotte was also the first woman to land a back flip 360 competitively. 

Charlotte in action this summer at Toyko 2020 Credit: PA
Charlotte Worthington and her team-mate Declan Brook won Gold and Bronze Credit: ITV News Anglia

Today they were welcomed back to Team GB's Adrenaline Alley training base in Corby where they are already inspiring the next generation of riders.

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Declan signing some helmets for youngsters at the alley Credit: ITV News Anglia
Mandy Young set up Adrenaline Alley Credit: ITV News Anglia