Colin Jackson Keynote Speaker

Colin Jackson CBE is a globally respected athlete, broadcaster, and thought leader whose story spans records, media, and impact. He remains one of the greatest hurdlers in history: his 110m world record of 12.91 seconds, set in Stuttgart 1993, stood for nearly thirteen years, and his 60m hurdles indoor record of 7.30 seconds endured for decades.

Across his athletic career, Jackson claimed an Olympic silver medal (1988 Seoul), two World Championship titles (1993, 1999), four European Championship victories (1990, ’94, ’98, ’02), and multiple Commonwealth golds. After retiring in 2003, he shifted seamlessly into broadcasting, becoming a fixture on BBC athletics coverage across six Olympic Games (2004 to 2024) and key track events worldwide.

Beyond sport and media, Colin is a vocal champion of mental health, diversity, and inclusion. In 2020 he presented the BBC Panorama film Athletes, exploring the hidden pressures faced by elite competitors. As Schools Ambassador for Wey Education since 2019 and co-host of a BBC Radio Wales Sunday show, he continues to influence youth, education, and cultural discourse. He also leads the Go Dad Run campaign (prostate cancer awareness), serves on the steering panel for Sport Relief, is an International Inspiration Ambassador for UNICEF, and acts as Sporting Director for the Wings for Life charity.

Colin’s breadth of experience—from elite performance to media, advocacy, and leadership—makes him an electrifying keynote voice for audiences around the world. He weaves high-performance principles with authentic storytelling and actionable insight, helping organizations and individuals transcend their own limits.