Max Whitlock makes visit to Benfleet primary school

The five-time medallist was put through his paces by pairs of four, five and six year-olds with whom he was meant to be discussing their career goals.

However, the kids from Kingston Primary School in Benfleet had other plans – asking him how much money he had in the bank and egging him on to do a handstand.

But when Max, who trains at the South Essex Gymnastics Club in Basildon, was able to keep them on-topic, he found they had big dreams, including several who wanted to be firefighters, and a host of budding future vets.

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The video was created by Birds Eye Green Cuisine, the official plant-based supporter of Team GB for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which start on July 23.

At 28, Max is the most successful British artistic gymnast in history, winning two golds and three bronze medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics.

He said: “It’s been a brilliant day finding out what kids are hoping to do when they’re older.

“It was great to see so many want to do jobs that help others – like being a vet, a doctor or a firefighter.

“I’m so lucky in that I’ve been able to live my dream job – it’s what I’ve always wanted to do and one of the things I’ve spoken to the kids about is the importance of the right diet to give you the fuel and power to succeed.”