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Olympic BMX champion Charlotte Worthington backs campaign to reopen Stroud skate park
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Olympic BMX gold medalist Charlotte Worthington has expressed her support for reopening RUSH Skate Park near Stroud in Gloucestershire, which closed in August 2021 for redevelopment. The facility was previously used for training by several Olympic medalists, including Worthington, Declan Brooks, and Kieran Reilly. Professional scooter rider Jay Sweet has now taken over the charity aiming to reopen the park, successfully reducing the estimated project cost and actively searching for a new site, investors, and grant funding.
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- Olympic BMX champion Charlotte Worthington wants to see RUSH Skate Park near Stroud reopened.
- The facility, which closed in August 2021, was used for training by Olympic medalists Worthington, Declan Brooks, and Kieran Reilly.
- Professional scooter rider Jay Sweet has taken over the charity aiming to reopen the park.
- Sweet and his new trustee team have reduced the estimated project cost by over 80% to £1 million.
- The charity is currently searching for a suitable site and seeking investors, sponsors, and grant funding.