Sebastian Coe (#254) was the silver medallist in men's 800m at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Coe first caught the public's attention on 14 March 1977 when he competed in the 800m at the European Indoor Championships in San Sebastián, front-running the entire race and winning in 1:46.54, just short of the world indoor record.

Dec 20, 2024 · Sebastian Coe is a British athlete, who won four Olympic medals and set eight world records in middle-distance running. His great rivalry with fellow Briton Steve Ovett dominated middle-distance racing for much of the 1980s.

Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe CH KBE (born 29 September 1956, and often nicknamed Seb Coe) [1] is a former athlete and politician from the United Kingdom. A middle distance runner, Coe won the 1500 m gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984, and set eight outdoor and three indoor world records. He is widely considered to be amongst ...

Sebastian Coe is Chancellor of Loughborough University, Executive Chairman of CSM Sport and Entertainment and a member of the IOC Tokyo 2020 Coordination Committee and council member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations.

Sebastian Coe has dedicated his life to excellence—on the track, in the boardroom, and as a global leader in sport. Explore his journey, his vision for the future, and his proven leadership across diverse fields, inspiring progress and innovation in the world of sports and beyond.

Sebastian Coe is a British former track and field athlete turned politician. Also referred to as Seb Coe or Lord Coe, he became the proud winner of four Olympic medals, including the 1500 metres gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984 during his career as an athlete.

1 day ago · Sebastian Coe, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in running, was the first candidate to publicly express interest in the job. Getty Images .

1 day ago · World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe has vowed to help Africa’s athletics grow as well amplify the continent’s voice if elected as the International Olympic Committee [IOC] president. The elections are set for March 2025, to pick the successor to the IOC President Thomas Bach, who is stepping down having served a full term.

Seb ‘Sebastian’ Coe now president of the IAAF, is a four time British Olympic medalist and former world record holder. Coe once held all 4 of middle distance events (800m, 1000m, 1500m and the mile) world records simultaneously for a single one …

Jan 18, 2025 · That is how track and field legend Sebastian Coe, in Bermuda as the keynote speaker at the Chubb Bermuda Triangle this weekend, feels as he looks back on some of his biggest accomplishments.