Date of Birth: September 29, 1956
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Sebastian Coe, full name Sebastian Newbold Coe, is a distinguished British politician, former athlete, and sports administrator. He was born on September 29, 1956, in London, England. Coe is best known for his illustrious career as a middle-distance runner, particularly his achievements in the 800 meters and 1500 meters events. He set multiple world records and won two Olympic gold medals in the 1500 meters at the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics. After retiring from athletics, Coe transitioned into politics, representing the Conservative Party. He served as a Member of Parliament for Falmouth and Camborne from 1992 to 1997. In the realm of sports administration, Coe played a pivotal role as the chairman of the London Organising Committee for the 2012 Olympic Games, which were widely regarded as one of the most successful and memorable Olympics in history. He is also the President of World Athletics (formerly International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)), a position he has held since 2015.
5 Interesting Facts about Sebastian Coe
1. Sebastian Coe broke three world records in 41 days in 1979.
2. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for his services to sport.
3. Coe was instrumental in London’s successful bid to host the 2012 Olympics.
4. He was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee in 2012.
5. Coe is a published author, having written an autobiography titled “Running My Life”.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sebastian Coe
1. “All pressure is self-inflicted. It’s what you make of it or how you let it rub off on you.”
2. “The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.”
3. “Greatness is the dream of youth realized in old age.”
4. “The Olympics are a wonderful metaphor for world cooperation and peace.”
5. “Sport is a universal language, building more bridges between people than anything else I can think of.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Sebastian Coe’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Sebastian Coe has four children: Alice, Madeline, Harry, and James Coe.
Relevant Links
1. [Sebastian Coe – Biography](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sebastian-Coe
2. [Sebastian Coe – Olympic Achievements](https://olympics.com/en/athletes/sebastian-coe
4. [Sebastian Coe – London 2012](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/london-2012-olympics
5. [Sebastian Coe – Autobiography](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15793807-running-my-life
