OLYMPIC rowing legend Jessica Eddie will meet customers when she officially opens a discount supermarket today.

The silver medallist will cut the ribbon at Aldi in Peterlee at 8am with the help of store manager, Tasha Hennells.

To mark the occasion, the 34-year-old, who competed in Rio 2016, will present the first 30 customers with a complimentary bag full of fresh fruit and vegetables from the German retailer’s range.

She said: “I am thrilled to be hosting the reopening of Aldi Peterlee.

“It’s great to be able to give back to my local community and a lovely way to thank Aldi for its continued support of Team GB.”

After the opening, Miss Eddie will visit Seascape Primary School, in Peterlee, to deliver an inspirational assembly, addressing the importance of exercise and healthy eating.

She will also present the children with a donation of fresh fruit and snacks from the new Aldi store to help fuel the children throughout the school day.

Miss Eddie, who was born and raised in Durham, said: “I am really looking forward to talking to the children of Seascape Primary School.

“It will be great if I can motivate them into being active and eating more fresh fruit and veg as it’s so important for growing children to be healthy.”

The new store on Yoden Way will be run by a team of 25 from the local area and will offer a wide range of discounted goods.

Store Manager Tasha Hennells said: “I’m so excited to have Jessica join us for our reopening.

“It is set to be a great day and I look forward to meeting our customers.”