Runner

1991 World Gold Medalist
1987 World Silver Medalist
1986 Commonwealth & European Champion
Recordholder in 400m Sprint

Derek Redmond is a former Commonwealth and Olympic athlete with gold and silver medals that mark his success. He will be forever remembered for the semi-finals of the Olympic Games in Barcelona where he hobbled the last 250 meters after a serious hamstring injury mid race. The footage has become one of the most enduring sporting images of modern times. Despite his career being tragically cut short, Derek still managed an extraordinary number of on track achievements.

Derek's achievements were all the more remarkable because he defied the odds to succeed, overcoming a catalogue of serious injuries. Away from the athletics track Derek has played basketball for England and the Birmingham Bullets. He coaches and advises international athletes at Birchfield Harriers and has played rugby union for Coventry RFC and Stow RFC.

As a motivational speaker, Derek provides a unique and entertaining insight into what it takes to persevere, overcome obstacles and succeed as an individual and as a team. Derek has drawn on his vast experiences as an international sportsman to provide a fascinating and inspirational platform for his motivational speeches. As a Nutrition For Life distributor, Derek promotes a number of nutritional and sports enhancement products.