Olympian Tyler Smith will present awards the Somersfield Fun Run and Walk, which takes place on Sunday.

Smith, who competed in the triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris in August, is a former student at Somersfield Academy, graduating from the school’s international baccalaureate middle years programme in 2014 after attending Somersfield’s Montessori programme from the age of 3.

“I’m proud to be a part of this event and honoured to present awards at a place that gave me the tools to succeed both academically and athletically,” Smith said.

The Somersfield Fun Run and Walk take place on Somersfield Academy grounds in Devonshire, with distance options of 400m, 1 mile, and 5k non-competitive and competitive walk and run. Proceeds will benefit the school’s Bursary Fund.

David Lunn, the race director, is delighted that Smith will be handing out prizes at the event.

“Tyler Smith is the first Somersfield Academy alumni to become an Olympian,” Lunn said.

“The students will be very excited to meet him. We have a lot of students who participate in triathlons in particular and he could be inspiring the next Olympian in ten to 15 years. Tyler is a wonderful role model and we really appreciate him taking part in our event."