Jason Wing facts for kids

Jason Wing, born on October 12, 1965, is a British athlete who was a fantastic bobsledder in the 1990s. He also had a successful career as a long jumper, sprinter, and rugby player before becoming a school principal.

Jason Wing's Sporting Adventures

Jason Wing was a talented athlete from a young age. He started out as a junior long jumper and sprinter, and his skills were recognized nationally between 1980 and 1989. He could run 100 meters in just 10.7 seconds and jump 7.22 meters in the long jump!

From Track to Ice: Bobsleigh Career

While he was a student, Jason won the British College's Long Jump championship three times. His coach, Allan Wells, who was an Olympic 100m runner, introduced him to the exciting sport of bobsleigh. Jason quickly joined the Great Britain team and competed in World Cup races.

He was chosen for the 1992 Winter Olympics team in France, but he decided to play professional Rugby League instead. However, he returned to bobsleigh for the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. There, he and his team finished an impressive fifth place in the four-man bobsleigh event.

In 1994, he also won a silver medal at the European Championships in France. He earned more silver and bronze medals during the 1993/1994 World Cup season. After a short break, Jason returned to bobsleigh again and was selected for the 1998 Winter Olympics team. Sadly, a thigh injury during a World Cup race in Canada ended his bobsleigh career.

Rugby League Days

Before his bobsleigh career, Jason played Rugby Union as a teenager. He later switched to Rugby League while studying in London. In 1988, he was chosen to play for the Great Britain Students Rugby League team against France. He then played professional Rugby League for the London Crusaders from 1991 to 1993.

Jason Wing's Teaching Career

After his amazing sports career, Jason Wing became a schoolteacher. He has taught Physical Education (PE) since 1989. He went to Neale-Wade School himself and later taught at several other schools.

Coaching and Leadership

As a PE teacher, Jason coached many talented young athletes. One of his students, Michael Bryan, even became a professional football player for Watford FC.

In 2011, Jason returned to his old school, Neale-Wade, as its principal. He became an Executive Headteacher for both Neale-Wade and Burrowmoor Primary School in May 2015. In June 2017, he was recognized as a National Leader of Education, and Neale-Wade School was named a National Support School. This means the school helps other schools improve.

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