Archive for July 26th, 2011

Families Flock To Decathlon For Free Sports Fun Day

26th July
2011
written by JMF

Thousands spent the day at Decathlon Wednesbury on Saturday (23rd July) enjoying a range of free sporting activities alongside Olympic athlete Kelly Sotherton and Olympic swimmer James Kirton.  Families tried rock wall climbing, a surf simulator, rugby challenge, speed cage at the Axletree Way Retail park store.

Guest star Birchfield Harriers and Olympic and World medallist Kelly Sotherton spent time with families taking part in various challenges whilst taking a break from training towards gaining a London 2012 team place in the 400metres.

Decathlon Wednesbury,  Gallagher Retail Park, Axletree Way, Wednesbury, WS10 9QY.  (near Ikea).  Phone: 0121 502 1065

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