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Colin Jackson CBE is one of the most accomplished and admired athletes in British sporting history. A two-time World Champion, Olympic silver medallist and former world record holder in both the 110m and 60m hurdles, Colin’s dominance on the track made him one of the greatest hurdlers of all time. Renowned for his precision, focus and resilience, he held the 110m hurdles world record for 10 years and the indoor 60m hurdles record for an extraordinary 27. Today, Colin channels his elite sporting mindset into inspiring others to unlock their full potential.
Colin’s athletic career began with early promise, winning gold at the World Junior Championships before claiming his first Olympic silver medal in 1988. He went on to achieve an unmatched run of success: undefeated as European Champion for 12 years, winning Commonwealth golds in 1990 and 1994, and taking World Championship titles in 1993 and 1999. His world record of 12.91 seconds in the 110m hurdles redefined excellence in his sport, and his legacy of 12 gold and 8 silver medals stands as a testament to his dedication and high performance. His achievements earned him multiple honours, including an MBE, OBE and CBE.
After retiring from competitive athletics, Colin continued to inspire through coaching, mentoring top athletes such as Mark Foster, Rhys Williams and Timothy Benjamin. Colin’s decision to come out as gay at 50significantly advanced LGBTQ+ representation in sports. He became a familiar and respected face on television as a BBC commentator and presenter, bringing insight and enthusiasm to major sporting events, including the Olympic Games. Beyond sport, he co-founded Go Dad Run, a men’s health initiative, and launched the Red Shoes Academy to develop young talent. In 2019, he became Chancellor of Wrexham Glyndwr University, having previously received an Honorary Fellowship for his outstanding contributions to sport and education.
As a high-performance and motivational speaker, Colin draws on decades of elite experience to share the principles of focus, discipline and perseverance. He speaks candidly about the mental strength required to stay at the top and the importance of authenticity and resilience—qualities he demonstrated both on and off the track. With charisma, humour and humility, Colin inspires audiences to overcome challenges, push boundaries and achieve their own personal best.
Colin Jackson is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“The delivery and content of his presentation were excellent. I have rarely, if ever, met anyone who is so generous with his time with every single person he meets. He has that rare ability to make each one feel so special. Nothing is too much for Colin; his rapport with both children and adults is obvious from the moment he arrives”
“I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday. Colin was fantastic and I really appreciate him arriving on time, being fully briefed and ready to go. We had some really positive feedback on his speech from students, guests, tutors and our VIPs so please pass on our thanks.”
“Please can you pass back to Colin huge thanks for speaking at and essentially hosting our event. He was fantastic and couldn’t have been nicer – he spoke to, and had photos with hordes of people after the event. He’s definitely a world-champion speaker as well as a world-champion athlete. His talk and Q&A session were absolutely gripping, fit the brief perfectly and left everyone feeling really inspired to reach for the things that really matter to us, turn mistakes and obstacles into stepping stones and put our whole selves into whatever we are trying to achieve. I found myself wishing I had means of taking notes! We’re all still buzzing.”
“I just wanted to let you know that yesterday went very well. Colin was as engaging as we had hoped. Colin handled the questions excellently and was very open while maintaining professionalism. The talk was absorbing and while Colin would have clearly delivered it before, he came across very naturally and engaged with us. Some great insights.”
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