And that’s certainly been the case over the years when it comes to sport, with many of our very own doing themselves and our great city proud.
Peterborough can boast national champions, Olympic and Paralympic athletes and top level footballers.
That is of course the tip of the iceberg with plenty other stars from Peterborough showing what they are made of in a variety of sport.
Here are just some of those athletes to have made it to the top.
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That is of course the tip of the iceberg with plenty other stars from Peterborough showing what they are made of in a variety of sport.