Border Olympic rower

Olympic rower Matt Wells told ITV Border why it's important for school children to be involved in sport, and why London 2012 has inspired so many people:

Olympic Rower Matt Wells has been visiting school children at Trinity School in Carlisle.

He spoke to ITV Border about his sporting achievements including four Olympic Games:

Olympic Rower Matt Wells has been visiting school children in Carlisle.

He joined the year 7 Trinity School students for a variety of activities including wake boarding, judo, waterpolo and of course rowing.

During an hour long assembly he explained to the students about his sporting achievements including four Olympic Games.

The visit is part of the Olympic legacy to Inspire a Generation.