INSPIRED Witney youngsters tried new sports, inspired the stunning success of Team GB's athletes at the Rio Summer Olympics.

The "I am GB" open day took place at the Windrush Leisure Centre on Saturday, coinciding with several others across the country.

It came after Great Britain's best Olympics in 108 years at Rio, with the team beating China to second place and winning golds for the first time in diving, gymnastics.

At the leisure centre people could try swimming, cycling, gym exercises, fitness classes and court sports like badminton and football.

Twins Millie and Lottie Freer, from Newland Mill, had a go at badminton.

Millie, eight, said: "I really enjoyed learning badminton. But my favourite sports are swimming gymnastics and cycling."

Dad and teacher Mark Freer said the family tuned in to watch several of the Olympic events.

The 43-year-old added: "The girls absolutely loved it, especially the gymnastics.

"It was a really great day. We had a go at the badminton first because they had never tried it then we went on to football and games, and swimming.

"They were quite good at badminton – although it is hard for them to hit."

Organiser Rob Noble said the event had been very successful.

He added: "It was very well-attended, mainly thanks to the success of Team GB at Rio.

"That has got sport in front of everyone's faces again and encourages people to take something up."

Swimming proved to be the most popular, Mr Noble said. At Rio Great Britain won a gold medal and five silver medals in the sport.

He added: "The families taking part were really happy and many of them were visiting the leisure centre for the first time, so that was great.

"Everyone seemed to have a great time."

Meanwhile, qualified instructor Elizabeth-Rae Large is also hoping to take dance to a new level at the leisure centre.

In what is believed to be a first in the county, the West Oxfordshire Wheelchair Dance group will offer ballroom and Latin classes for disabled people, specialising in wheelchair users.

The 36-year-old said: "Dancing is such an amazing opportunity for people to be expressive – it’s about moving to the music and rhythm – and is good for everyone’s overall fitness.

"It helps wheelchair users improve their posture which in turn aids digestion.

"They can also learn new wheelchair skills But, above all, it is tremendous fun and a great way of meeting people and breaking down barriers."

She is holding a free one hour long taster session at the Windrush Leisure Centre on Wednesday, September 7, at 2pm.

It will be followed by six weeks of hourly classes on Wednesday afternoons at a cost of £30 each.