Kriss Akabusi is a European and World Champion, an Olympic silver medallist, a television presenter, a motivational speaker and a businessman. When he was growing up in a children's home in London the odds were against him succeeding in anything, but his sheer passion coupled with an extraordinary work rate allowed him to live his dreams. Listening to him speak is an extraordinary experience and today you'll hear him discuss his childhood, athletic career and life outlook, all discussed with the passion, enthusiasm and humour which he's famous for.