Do you remember Sebastian Coe? You can’t really forget it, right? He has been in the public eye since the 1970s. From winning Olympic gold medals, to being an MP to hosting the London 2012 Olympic Games. We all know about his major accomplishments, but here are some lesser-known things you might not know.
1. Coe was named the first chairman of FIFA’s ethics committee.
He was appointed in 2006 and his role was to set dates and venues for tournaments, including deciding on formats. He also had the power to hire and fire delegates.
2. Seb is a global ambassador for Nike.
It also owns a number of gyms, including some in prestigious hotels.
3. Descended from Jamaican slave owners and sugar plantation owners George Clarke and Edward Hyde.
George Clarke was also lieutenant governor of the New York colony.
4. Coe is color blind.
Color blindness: genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue
5. He received the “Prince of Asturias” award (first) in 1987.
The “Prince of Asturias” is an award that is given in Spain to the great winners from around the world. There are several different categories and coe won the first one in the “sports” category.
All things considered, Lord Sebastian Coe is an inspiring figure who has worked very hard to remain in his high-profile position. He has been many things in his life, including an Olympian, a gold medalist, and a world record holder.
He has had a spell as a Tory MP for Falmouth and Camborne from 1992 to 1997.
He also became an ambassador for the London 2012 Olympic bid in 2004. In this role, he was highly successful and helped win London’s bid. From 2004 until the Olympics, Coe worked tirelessly and is rightly admired for his accomplishments in this area.
He has made many television appearances over the years. He has appeared as himself in “Brass Eye,” “The Britta’s Empire,” and the parody documentary “Twenty Twelve.”
He has been garnished with a host of awards including BBC Sports Personality of the Year 1979, United Press International Athlete of the Year 1979 and 1981, Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year 1979 and 1981.
Lord Coe’s future is arguably bright; in fact, “the world is his oyster” from him. He has the scope to do anything he wants to do. There will be huge queues for his services, including international corporations, television stations, radio stations, newspapers and magazines, political parties, charities, and a host of other organizations. A great appointment he could be in for, he surely he now he is a leading candidate for mayor of London.
