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ROGER BLACK MBE |
| For 14 years, Roger Black represented Great Britain at the highest level in the world of athletics, both as an individual 400 metre runner & as a member of the 4x400 metre relay team. |
| He's won fifteen major Championships including; European, Commonwealth & World Championship Gold medals whilst his greatest achievement was winning the Olympic 400 metre Silver medal in 1996. Roger's particularly admired for his triumphs over adversity, successfully overcoming several serious injuries & set backs throughout his career. |
| He was British Men's Team Captain & was awarded the MBE in 1992. Roger Black is now a television presenter & an accomplished motivational speaker & conference host. |
| Roger is one of those unique people who have achieved both individually & as part of a team. He understands the dynamics of becoming a champion - how to dream a dream, set goals & take the necessary steps to fulfilling ones potential. |
| By combining his close understanding of motivation & self-development with his personal experiences both on & off the track he consistently inspires, motivates & entertains audiences throughout the country. |
| Roger was born on 31st March 1966 in Portsmouth. He was educated at Portsmouth Grammar School & subsequently went on to read medicine at Southampton University. |
| Motivation |
| With his close understanding of motivation & self-development he can inspire, motivate & create an individuals awareness of self-achievement. |
| Media Profile |
| Roger is an extremely popular figure amongst the media where his talents as a presenter were first established in 1991 when he was asked to work for BBC Sport. Since that time has has captained Question of Sport, has presented the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the World Athletic Championships 2001 in Canada, the 2002 Commonwealth Games & the 2002 European Championships from Vienna. |
| Sporting Credits |
| Year | Award | Event |
| 1985 | European Junior Champion | 400m |
| 1985 | European Junior Gold Medal | 4x400m |
| 1986 | European Champion | 400m |
| 1986 | European Gold Medal | 4x400m |
| 1986 | Commonwealth Champion | 400m |
| 1986 | Commonwealth Gold Medal | 4x400m |
| 1987 | World Championships Silver Medal | 4x400m |
| 1990 | European Champion | 400m |
| 1990 | European Gold Medal | 4x400m |
| 1991 | World Championships Silver Medal | 400m |
| 1991 | World Championships Gold Medal | 4x400m |
| 1992 | Olympic Bronze Medal | 4x400m |
| 1994 | European Championships Silver Medal | 400m |
| 1994 | European Championships Gold Medal | 4x400m |
| 1996 | Olympic Silver Medal | 400m |
| 1996 | Olympic Silver Medal | 4x400m |
| 1997 | World Championships Gold Medal | 4x400m |
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