World champion Lauren Henry MBE brings inspiration to Rugby
World champion and gold medal Olympian rower Lauren Henry MBE visited her former school during a visit back to her home town of Rugby.
Former Rugby High School student Lauren is the inspiration behind the recent name change of the school’s H House, which has been named Henry house in her honour.
Lauren made history in August this year, powering through to win the women’s single sculls title, becoming the first British woman ever to claim World Championships gold in the event.
After a Henry House photoshoot, Lauren gave three special assemblies to all years, with clips of her powerful clips from her achievements shown to pupils.
Lauren also got to meet mural artist the.artsytwins during her visit to Rugby.
Rugby Borough Councillor Simon Ward spearheaded the creation of the vibrant park mural featuring the three local Olympic heroes: Lauren Henry, Kimberley Woods, and Chelsie Giles.
Cllr Wardsaid: “It was great to meet up with my good friend and now World Champion Lauren Henry.
"Lauren got to meet mural artist the.artsytwins and to sign her mural in Caldecott park plus we went to see her Freedom of the Borough photo in Rugby Town Hall and her image on a Rugby ball at the railway station.
“Rugby is so proud of her achievements as she continues to amaze on the world stage. Keep up the great work Lauren and keep inspiring us all.”
The rowing prodigy, who started her journey in the sport aged just 14 at Leicester Rowing Club, said she was thrilled with the art work.