Getting the Games for London has been the fulfilment of a dream. It is one which I truly believe can change the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people for the better. But in the end, nothing can quite compare with winning your first Olympic gold medal. Sebastian Coe changecomparedream share on social
Sport was an integral part of school life. The most influential teachers were not necessarily the PE teachers, but the teachers who helped me in sport because they had an understanding of what you were going through. Sebastian Coe helpinfluentialintegral share on social
It is really important that we promote competitive support in schools. It is very important that we recognise that has to be underpinned by good quality physical education and by getting people into patterns of exercise. Sebastian Coe competitiveeducationexercise share on social
During my first Olympics in 1980, at the age of 23, I was physically in great condition but mentally too inexperienced to cope comfortably in the pressure cooker of an Olympic year. Sebastian Coe agecomfortablycondition Change image and share on social
I was ecstatic when we won - to host the Olympics is one of the biggest opportunities in living memory. It will help change the lives of young people and transform east London. Sebastian Coe bigchangeeast Change image and share on social
Quite simply the Games are the biggest opportunity sport in this country has ever had. It is one that we must not squander. Sebastian Coe bigcountrygame Change image and share on social
Our success in Singapore was a Herculean effort by the whole team. Now I am determined to deliver on all we promised. I will be watching like a hawk. Sebastian Coe deliverdetermineeffort Change image and share on social
I actually don't believe in big government, and half the time I'm never quite sure I believe in government, generally. Sebastian Coe biggenerallygovernment Change image and share on social
I can remember the day I decided I would retire from competitive athletics as vividly as if it were yesterday. Sebastian Coe athleticcompetitiveday Change image and share on social
I don't think I am a workaholic. I prefer to keep busy. It is better than the alternative. Sebastian Coe alternativebusyprefer Change image and share on social