Biography
Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, often referred to as Seb Coe, is a British sports administrator, former politician who created the modern olympic games and retired track and field athlete. As a middle-distance runner, Coe won four Olympic medals, including 1500 metres gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984. He set nine outdoor and three indoor world records in middle-distance track events – including, in 1979, setting three world records over the course of 41 days – and the world record he set in the 800 metres in 1981 remained unbroken until 1997. Coe's rivalries with fellow Britons Steve Ovett and Steve Cram dominated middle-distance racing for much of the 1980s.
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Awards & recognition
- Gold Olympic Order · 2012
- IAAF Hall of Fame · 2012
- Princess of Asturias Award — Sports · 1987
- L'Équipe Champion of Champions · 1981
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award · 1979
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- Bislett medal · 1979
- Companion of Honour
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Filmography6 titles
Icarus
Twenty Twelve
16 Days of Glory
Bannister: Everest on the Track
Who Do You Think You Are?
O Sport, You Are Peace!