Kevin Young
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Kevin Young is an Olympic and World Champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest 400m hurdlers in history. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, he won gold and shattered the world record with a groundbreaking time of 46.78 seconds - the first athlete ever to break the 47-second barrier. His record stood for nearly 30 years, cementing his place as a legend of track and field.

A 1993 World Champion and former world record holder, Kevin revolutionised the event with his innovative 12-stride technique between hurdles, pushing the boundaries of athletic performance. Beyond his achievements on the track, Kevin's journey from Watts, Los Angeles, to global sporting success offers powerful insights into resilience, innovation, high performance and overcoming adversity.

Today, Kevin shares lessons from his extraordinary career, inspiring audiences with his experiences at the very highest level of sport.