Team GB champion and Twickenham local, Lauren Steadman MBE headed to Waldegrave School this week to share her inspiring journey to Paralympic glory and highlight the crucial role that prioritising sleep plays in achieving success.
The visit was part of a series of school events hosted by Dreams, the Official Sleep Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, featuring its ambassadors following the Paris 2024 Games.
Lauren encouraged students to create their own ‘Dreams Sleep Pledge’ designed to help improve bedtime routines. The pledges included actions like reducing screen time or increasing physical activity, and the students were able to take them home as handy fridge reminders.
Alongside introducing the pledge, Lauren captivated students during the morning assembly sessions by sharing her inspiring Paralympic journey, showcasing her impressive medals, and highlighting the crucial role sleep plays in achieving peak performance.
British swimmer and paratriathlon champion Lauren Steadman shared, “These days, my bedroom is my sanctuary, worlds away from the lime green and purple walls of my childhood! Creating a space designed to promote rest and relaxation is essential for me. Sleep and performance are so closely linked – my recovery, energy, and focus all depend on it! That’s why I felt so honoured to speak with the students at Waldegrave School about the power of sleep and its impact on achieving their goals.”
The school visits are part of Dreams’ broader commitment as the Official Sleep Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB in supporting athletes with their sleep needs, particularly during major competitions like Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. By providing expertise and high-quality sleep solutions, Dreams ensures that athletes are well-rested and ready to achieve their best performance.
For further information on Dreams’ Official Sleep range in partnership with Team GB visit the website here.
Featured image by Tim Rooke.