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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