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 town proud.
Northampton can boast national champions, Olympic athletes, pro golfers, a World Cup winner and even a Major League Baseball pitcher.
That is of course the tip of the iceberg with plenty other stars from Northampton 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 Northampton showing what they are made of in a variety of sport.