ATHLETICS

Brendan Foster:
A much respected former world record and medal winning Athlete who is now a commentator on TV.

Dame Mary Peters:
Mary is the Woman Athlete who endeared herself to the Nation with her humility when she won an Olympic Gold medal in the women’s pentathlon.

Tessa Sanderson:
A very successful International Javelin thrower who is remembered for her many titanic contests against another javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread.

Derek Redmond:
A very successful International Athlete and medal winner !

Steve Cram:
A former successful British athlete who has won many medals and World records, who now works as a TV commentator. Steve is also an enthusiastic Sunderland supporter.

Kriss Akabusi:
A former medal winning British Athlete with an infectious laugh and sense of humour.

Roger Black MBE
Former long distance world track champion .

Geoff Capes
Ex policeman , world champion shot putter , and former
"Strongest Man In The World" .