Derek Redmond Biography

The essence is found in the battle, not in the victory. Olympic motto Derek broke the British 400m mark in 1985 and later reclaimed it from Roger Black with a time of 44.5 seconds. In the 4x400m relay, he won the Commonwealth and European Championships in 1986, the World Silver Medal in 1987, and the World Gold Medal in 1991, when he and his three teammates overcame the odds and defeated the Americans, taking home the 4x400m Gold Medal for Great Britain. At the Barcelona Olympics, Derek took center stage in one of the most momentous and inspiring events in the history of athletics. Derek was predicted to win gold for Great Britain despite being hampered by injuries throughout his sporting career. Derek's hamstring broke 150 meters into the race when he was in a commanding position and looking and feeling fantastic. The audience erupted in applause as Derek stood up and limped the last 250 meters of the race with the help of his father. The film of this intense and emotional scene will be used for coming years to illustrate the immensity of one individual's drive and pride, and it is now featured in a television ad for Visa Go World, the official sponsors of the 2008 Olympics. Derek's sense of pride, passion and pure tenacity propelled him to stand up and finish the race he felt he'd already lost, earning him the right to become the awe-inspiring public speaker he is currently. Derek relives some of his track recollections, speaking to individuals and organizations on the intricacies of teamwork, goal setting, and overcoming barriers, drawing on his experiences as an athlete, a coach, and both a radio and TV presenter. Derek has been on a variety of television and radio shows, including Eurosport commentary and appearances on shows including Noel's House Party and Equinox. He also hosted an ITV prime-time basketball show. Derek has spent a lot of time with UK Athletics, finding exceptional young athletes, motivating them to stay committed to their sport, and providing them with the facilities and support they need to advance from school to Junior International level. Derek is dedicated to this position, and he is further motivated by the desire to see the British squad outperform expectations in 2012. Derek has just swapped his Lycra for leathers and joined Ron Haslam, a former Grand Prix racer, on the Donnington Park Race Course. His newfound enthusiasm for motorbikes has also led him across Africa's sandy outbacks on a 1700-kilometer journey through the remote territory. Derek's motivational talks build on his extensive experience as an international athlete to offer an interesting and inspiring platform. Derek puts the audience on an emotional rollercoaster while sharing his story, but he also reveals the secrets to his success - both as an individual and as part of a team. Derek was a huge hit at our conference, so thank you for suggesting him. He is a brilliant speaker who is extremely professional, has a powerful message, and was a tremendous success with our crowd. When he played the film, we were all in tears because it was so moving. Many of the guests were familiar with him and we're ecstatic to see him; the rest of the crowd was astounded by how entertaining he is. After approximately 5 minutes, my supervisor and the President of Pitney Bowes both whispered to me, Wow, he's REALLY excellent. Derek was funny imitating American athletes and it was simply a fantastic experience having him there. My entire group loved the America-ribbing. Please use me as a reference for Derek since he will be a huge hit with any American audience. I was pleased to have him attend my conference, and he was instrumental in its success. Thank you very much for your assistance in getting him booked.

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