British middle-distance runner who won two Olympic 1500m gold medals and set world records across 800m to the mile.
Background
Born in London and raised in Sheffield, Coe began competing internationally as a junior in the mid-1970s.
Career
He set three world records within 41 days in 1979 in the 800m, mile, and 1500m. He won 1500m golds at Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984 and finished his career with the 1989 European Indoor 800m title. He later led the London 2012 Olympics organising committee.
Style of play
A right-handed runner with a strong finishing kick, Coe specialized in front-running tactics and producing fast last laps under pressure.
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