Team GB sprinter Adam Gemili returns to Wentworth Primary School in Dartford as part of myphizz campaign to get kids physically active

Team GB sprinter Adam Gemili has returned to his roots to "inspire as many kids" as he can to become more physically active.

The World Championship gold medallist dropped in at Wentworth Primary in Dartford to share his Olympic experiences and stress the importance of sport and exercise after a lockdown lull.

Team GB sprinter Adam Gemili returns to Wentworth Primary School

Pupil's lifestyles have become more sedentary during the pandemic and opportunities for physical exercise were limited.

To counteract this former Wentworth pupil Adam has teamed up with new tech platform myphizz and teachers at the school in an attempt to boost physical activity levels outside of the classroom.

The 28-year-old track and field star still lives "two minutes down the road" and also attended Dartford Grammar School.

Despite a jet-setting career which has seen the former Chelsea FC Academy prospect race against and beat some of the fastest men alive – including Usain Bolt – the self-confessed Dartford boy says he has never forgotten his roots.

In a speech delivered to pupils at his former primary school this morning the relay star encouraged kids to work hard and be proud of where they come from.

During his visit, Adam also set a series of ‘phizz’ challenges which saw the children take part in a variety of physical activities from jumping and running to the dreaded burpees.

myphizz, which launched in September 2021, was designed and developed by four friends and qualified teachers turned entrepreneurs to boost childrens’ health and wellbeing.

The tech, which runs through secure networks, is only visible to schools and can be accessed via PC, tablets or mobile phones.

Speaking to KentOnline, Adam said he was "super excited" to be back at at