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
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'm not sure there are enough coaches in the system that can take young talent and consistently get them into the top five in the world. Sebastian Coe coachconsistentlysystem 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
Sacrifice is going to war for your country. Sacrifice is a brave young man being blown up by a landmine in Afghanistan. Sebastian Coe afghanistanblowbrave Change image and share on social
I had a very ordinary background in Sheffield; I went to a secondary modern, but I saw something on TV in 1968 that inspired me to join an athletics club, and 12 years later, with great coaching and the support of people who loved me a lot, I ended up at an Olympic Games. Sebastian Coe athleticbackgroundclub share on social
I'm a Chelsea season-ticket holder, and I've supported them for 37 years, so any judgment of Manchester United by me is seen as biased. Sebastian Coe biaschelseahave Change image and share on social
