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
There is nothing so marginal as a party that has been in power for 18 years and slides into opposition. You influence nothing. Sebastian Coe influencemarginalopposition Change image and share on social
I joined the local athletics club when I was 12, that's what I did. I did it of my own volition. Sebastian Coe athleticclubjoin Change image and share on social
I don't want to go back into politics - absolutely not. Sebastian Coe absolutelybackpolitic Change image and share on social
All pressure is self-inflicted. It's what you make of it or how you let it rub off on you. Sebastian Coe inflictmakepressure Change image and share on social
Sport is a universal language, building more bridges between people than anything else I can think of. Sebastian Coe bridgebuildlanguage Change image and share on social
Good running is the ability to have a very well defined on-board computer. The ability to judge distances when running in traffic. Sebastian Coe abilityboardcomputer Change image and share on social
I still run every other day. Longer at weekends. I probably do 35 miles a week. Sebastian Coe daylongmile Change image and share on social
The London Games will be designed for the athletes and we will provide them with the very best venues and the very best conditions to pursue their sporting dreams in London. Sebastian Coe athleteconditiondesign Change image and share on social