Olympic athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is hoping to inspire the next generation when she visits pupils in her home borough of Hackney.
Perri will speak to and train with young hopefuls from Stoke Newington and Cardinal Pole schools, leading a training session in preparation for the London Youth Games.
More than 20,000 young people across London will compete, with the best going on to take part at a national level in the School Games.
London's Perri Shakes-Drayton has helped double Britain's medal tally at the European Indoor Championships after storming to gold in the 400 metres ahead of team-mate Eilidh Child.
Shakes-Drayton, who grew up in Bow, led from the front and powered to victory in 50.85 seconds, a second personal best in two days and the fastest time in the world this year.
Several London athletes have clinched their places at the 2012 Olympics after performing well at the trials in Birmingham.
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