CHILDREN in Darlington took advantage of Olympic fever gripping the country to take part in skateboarding and BMXing.

Sports show group Team Extreme were in Darlington Market Square yesterday to showcase skateboarding, BMX, inline skaters and scooter displays, workshops and have-a-go sessions.

The group’s visit to the town couldn’t have come at a better time as Team GB’s Sky Brown won a historic bronze medal in the Women’s Park Skateboarding just a few hours earlier in Tokyo.

After being inspired by the 13-year-olds achievement, dozens of eager children visited the temporary skate ramp to learn new tips and tricks from the experts.

Budding BMXers were also buzzing around the ramp inspired by Team GB’s success at the Olympics last week.

Speaking after her win, BMX Olympic gold medallist Beth Shriever has referred to her triumph in Tokyo as the “perfect opportunity” for more facilities to encourage young Britons to pick up a bike and get into the sport.

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