Olympic champions swapped the track for the classroom this week, serving up inspiration - and porridge - as they joined schoolchildren to highlight the power of a good breakfast.

Team GB medallists Christine Ohuruogu, Eve Muirhead, Laura Deas and Georgia Hunter Bell talked to pupils about how they fuel their success - with a hearty bowl of Quaker porridge.

With research from national charity Family Action showing that 20 to 30 per cent of schoolchildren regularly skip breakfast, the athletes are working with Quaker Oats (www.quaker.co.uk/) and charity Magic Breakfast to highlight the importance of starting the day right.

Children who skip breakfast often struggle with concentration and energy throughout the day, yet 18% of children in the UK live in households experiencing food insecurity - that's five children in an average class.

Magic Breakfast (www.magicbreakfast.com) currently supports over 300,000 children and young people every day, providing healthy breakfasts and expert advice to schools across England and Scotland.

Research shows that Year 2 pupils offered a free, nutritious Magic Breakfast achieved an average of two months' additional progress compared to those without provision.

Josephine Taylor, head of marketing at PepsiCo, added: "At Quaker, we want every child to have the fuel they need to reach their potential.

"Working with Team GB and Magic Breakfast allows us to show how a simple bowl of porridge can make a powerful difference - from helping children focus in lessons, to powering Olympians on their journey to the world stage.

"A good breakfast is the foundation for success, no matter what dreams you're chasing."

The Olympians visited three schools around the country with Olympic gold medallist and London 2012 track star Christine, dropping into St John's CE School in London's Tower Hamlets.

"A good breakfast gives you the energy, focus and confidence to push through challenges - whether that's training for the Olympics or getting ready for school," she said. "I want every child to know that small, healthy habits can lead to big dreams."

Skeleton bronze medalist Laura and curling gold medallist Eve stopped off at the Co-Op Academy in Swindon.

Laura said: "In my sport, you rely on sharp focus and split-second reactions - and that starts with the right fuel. Skipping breakfast simply isn't an option when you want to perform at your best. I hope this initiative helps show children that taking care of yourself and eating well can make all the difference, in sport and in life."

Eve, who is a five-time Olympian, added: "Breakfast sets me up mentally and physically for the day ahead. It's so important that young people, especially girls, understand that fuelling your body properly is part of believing in yourself."

St Joseph's RC Junior School in Croydon got a visit from middle-distance runner Georgia, who joined pupils for fun, interactive activities.

She also spoke about her journey to becoming a bronze medallist in the 1500m at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and her 800m World silver in Tokyo this summer.

"To achieve your potential, fuelling your body and mind is a non-negotiable. We can't win Olympic medals for Team GB if we are not eating a nutritious breakfast before a big day of training," she said.

"It's so crucial children across the UK build those healthy habits from a young age so they can achieve their potential in the classroom, in sport and in life - wherever it may take them. These are the next superstars of the nation."