Lord Sebastian Coe

Olympic Champion

A politician, global advisor, and Vice President of World Athletics, Lord Coe inspires audiences with lessons in resilience, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence—on the track and in life.

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Lord Sebastian Coe is a former Olympic champion, visionary sports leader, and one of Britain’s greatest athletes. He won the 1500m gold at both the 1980 Moscow and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, setting twelve world records across four distances and claiming multiple Olympic and European Championship medals.

Following his athletic career, Lord Coe successfully led London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and served as Chairman of the London Organising Committee, overseeing one of the most complex sporting events in history. His leadership demonstrated the power of vision, strategic planning, and resilient, high-performing teams.

A former Member of Parliament, Government Whip, and Private Secretary to William Hague, Lord Coe combines political acumen with sporting excellence. He has also served as Vice President of World Athletics, advised global organisations including Nike, and was instrumental in bringing the 2017 World Athletics Championships to London.

A KBE, Life Peer, and recipient of numerous accolades including ‘Greatest Briton,’ Lord Coe inspires audiences with stories of determination, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence—both on the track and in leadership.

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  • The Winning Mind
  • Delivering on Your Vision
  • Taking on World Class Competition
  • Transformational Leadership
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