OLYMPIC athletes will be on the lookout for the next British sprint sensation at a showcase of speed in Grahame Park today.

Gold medal winning sprinters Linford Christie and Darren Campbell are hosting their Street Athletics competition in the Concourse from 4pm.

It is the second year the event has come to the area, and future Olympians will have the chance to compete for a place in the Grand Final in Manchester later this year where they can win a one year kit contract with Reebok.

Anyone under the age of 20 can take part in the 60m sprint, with a series of heats for each age range being held before the day's finals.

Derek Rust, deputy chief executive of Barnet Homes, who are working in partnership with the organisers, said the aim was to trigger young people’s belief in their abilities and talents and boost their confidence.

He said: “We want to encourage young people to do the very best they can.

“Street Athletics has proved a very simple and effective way of encouraging young people from all backgrounds to get involved and use local sporting facilities.”

Barnet Council’s sports development unit has helped organise the event in partnership with the Grahame Park community group, and will also feature selected young musical and dance talents from the area.