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The Seb Coe One

02.08.2024 - By BBC Radio 5 livePlay

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Sebastian Coe looks back on his days as an Olympian, including his rivalry with Steve Ovett and training on Christmas Day. He talks about his role at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the pleasure in awarding Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill her heptathlon gold medal. Also, as the current president of World Athletics, he discusses the biggest challenges ahead for the sport. TOPICS:

0 mins The start of an Olympic year

3 mins Supporting Jessica Ennis as London poster-girl

5 mins Awarding Jessica Ennis her gold medal

11 mins Rivalry with Steve Ovett

17 mins Being coached by his father

22 mins Career after competing

26 mins Challenges ahead for athletics

30 mins What’s next?

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