An Olympic athlete gave a masterclass to hundreds of budding athletes at a town’s first Sports Fest.

Eastern Daily Press: The first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar SchoolThe first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar School (Image: Thetford Grammar School)

More than 400 people attended the event held at Thetford Grammar School's sports fields.

The free community event showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that people can get involved with.

Courtesy of Thetford Athletic Club, two-time Team GB Olympic athlete Paul Evans gave a masterclass in hurdles.

A 24ft climbing wall, tennis, netball, martial arts, axe-throwing, archery and zumba dancing were some of the other activities on offer.

Eastern Daily Press: The first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar SchoolThe first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar School (Image: Thetford Grammar School)

Head of Thetford Grammar School, Michael Brewer, said: "We are so lucky in Thetford to have so many brilliant clubs and activity providers and Sports Fest is here to act as a hub, bringing them together with the local community.

"Families have already been asking if we will do this again next year and I am pleased to say that is absolutely our intention."

Eastern Daily Press: The first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar SchoolThe first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar School (Image: Thetford Grammar School)

Eastern Daily Press: The first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar SchoolThe first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar School (Image: Thetford Grammar School)

Eastern Daily Press: The first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar SchoolThe first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar School (Image: Thetford Grammar School)

Eastern Daily Press: The first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar SchoolThe first annual Sports Fest in Thetford, held at Thetford Grammar School, showcased the wide range of clubs and activities that local people can get involved with. Photo: Thetford Grammar School (Image: Thetford Grammar School)