Olympian Toby Harries Inspires Students at KTC

Yesterday afternoon, Kemnal Technology College had the privilege of welcoming Toby Harries, Bronze Medal Olympian, to share his inspiring journey with our students. Toby’s story is one of perseverance and adaptability. Initially a 200m sprinter, he faced setbacks when this distance didn’t work out for him. Rather than giving up, Toby shifted his focus to the 400m, where his determination truly shone.

Remarkably, this time last year, Toby was unsure if he would make it to the Olympics. Undeterred, he set himself the ambitious goal of competing in Paris. He even posted a video on Instagram, which quickly went viral, declaring that in 180 days, he would make it to the Olympics. True to his word, 180 days later, he was on a flight to Paris, fulfilling his dream.

After sharing his motivational story, Toby took time to answer students' questions, sparking a lively and engaging discussion. Many of our pupils were eager to meet him, and there was a long queue of excited young people hoping to snap a photo with the Olympian.

We are grateful to Toby for his visit, and for showing our students that resilience, hard work, and a positive mindset can help overcome even the biggest challenges.