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Sebastian Coe
The middle-distance runner who won consecutive Olympic 1500-metre titles and later led London’s 2012 Games.
800-metre world record · Los Angeles Olympics
- Born
- 29 September 1956
- Birthplace
- United Kingdom
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Sebastian Coe
Sebastian Coe combined speed with tactical racing. After athletics, he moved through politics into international sports administration.
Early life
Sheffield
Grew up partly in the city and joined Hallamshire Harriers.
Coaching
His father Peter played a central role in his training.
Career
- 1977
European indoor title
Won the 800 metres.
- 1980
Olympic gold
Won the Moscow 1500 metres.
- 1990
Retirement
Ended his competitive running career.
- 2015
Sports administration
Became president of the international athletics federation after leading London 2012.
Achievements
800-metre world record
Ran 1:41.73, a record that stood for sixteen years.
Los Angeles Olympics
Retained his 1500-metre title.
London Olympics
Chaired the organising committee.
Beyond athletics
Parliament
Served as a Conservative MP from 1992 to 1997.
Sports leadership
Became president of the international athletics federation in 2015.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — sebcoe.org ↗Photo: Lord_Coe_-_World_Economic_Forum_Annual_Meeting_2012.jpg : World Economic Forum derivative work: Connormah ( talk | contribs ). CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
