Published: 8 March, 2012
by STEVE BARNETT

TEAM Camden is preparing to take on sides representing Islington, Southwark and Wandsworth after winning through to the grand finals of the Central London Panathlon Championships.

A squad of 48 athletes from Swiss Cottage Specialist SEN School and Jack Taylor School won more than 50 medals at the Panathlon Challenge.

They competed in a range of events, including boccia, curling, athletics and football, as they finished top with a record-breaking 64 points from 70.

Team manager Anthony Doherty said: “It was a fantastic event, the achievement of the young people from Camden was inspirational.”

Head coach at Swiss Cottage Specialist SEN School Carly Lovejoy added: “These young people are bringing the Olympic values to life with their courage and determination.”