Roger Black MBE Biography
For fourteen years Roger Black represented Great
Britain at the highest level in the world of athletics,
both as an individual 400 metres runner and as a member
of the 4x400 metres relay team. He won fifteen major Championship
medals including European, Commonwealth, and World Championship
Gold medals. His greatest achievement was winning the
Olympic 400 metres Silver medal in 1996 and he is particularly
admired for his triumphs over adversity, successfully
overcoming several serious injuries and set backs throughout
his career. He was British Men's Team Captain and was
awarded the M.B.E. in 1992. Roger Black is now a television
presenter and an accomplished motivational speaker and
conference host.
Roger is one of those unique people who have achieved
both individually and as part of a team. He understands
the dynamics of becoming a champion - how to dream a
dream, set goals and take the necessary steps to fulfilling
ones potential.
By combining his close understanding of motivation
and self-development with his personal experiences both
on and off the track he consistently inspires, motivates
and entertains audiences throughout the country.
Roger was born on March 31st 1966 in Portsmouth. He
was educated at Portsmouth Grammar School and subsequently
went on to read medicine at Southampton University.
Motivation
With his close understanding of motivation and self-development
he can inspire, motivate and 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 he has captained 'Question of Sport', has presented the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the World Athletics
Championships 2001 in Canada, the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the 2002
European Championships from Vienna.
| Career Summary |
| 1985 |
European
Junior Champion
European Junior Gold Medal
|
400m
4x400m |
| 1986 |
European
Champion
European Gold Medal
Commonwealth Champion
Commonwealth Gold Medal |
400m
4x400m
400m
4x400m |
| 1987 |
World Championships
Silver Medal |
4x400m
|
| 1990 |
European
Champion
European Gold Medal |
400m
4x400m |
| 1991 |
World Championships
Silver Medal
World Championships Gold Medal |
400m
4x400m |
| 1992 |
Olympic Bronze
Medal |
4x400m |
| 1994 |
European
Championships Silver Medal
European Championships Gold Medal |
400m
4x400m |
| 1996 |
Olympic Silver
Medal
Olympic Silver Medal |
400m
4x400m |
| 1997 |
World Championships
Silver Medal |
4x400m |
|
