Sebastian Coe was born on September 29, 1956, in Chiswick, London .
Sebastian Coe won county and schools championships at 3,000m, 1,500m and the cross country.
Coe was a popular British runner who went on to win the gold medal in the 1500m and silver medal in the 800m at both 1980 and 1984 Olympics.
Coe was also the world record holder for the 800m and 1000m.
Later, he was elected to Parliament as a Conservative in 1992.
He became a much sort after motivational speaker.
Sebastian Coe was awarded the OBE in 1991.
Motivational Posters