Alfa Romeo car parts formed part of a day off recently enjoyed by Olympic medal-winning athletes.

Silverstone was the setting for triple-jumper Phillips Idowu and high-jumper Germaine Mason to have a go at some testing and laps. The event was organised by Alfa Romeo, which is the Official Car Supplier to UK Athletics.

Javelin champion Steve Backley was also in attendance, as he is a performance adviser to the sportsmen.

He said it was "great" and "a lot of fun" for the guys to have some time off and take their minds off the upcoming challenges.

Idowu added it was "completely different" to the kind of training they usually undertake.

He remarked: "Whilst none of us are expert drivers, the competition was pretty intense!"

Last month, Alfa Romeo announced that an England Polo team player had chosen an Alfa Brera S V6 as his new car.

Henry Brett said despite its sport coupe profile, it was able to fit all of his equipment.

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