Darren Campbell MBE| Background

Darren was selected for the World Championships in 1993 as part of the relay squad but was then hit by injuries and he made the move to football, his other sporting passion.

He had trials for Millwall featuring in the reserves, played seven games for Plymouth Argyle, scoring nine goals for the reserve team. He was about to receive a contract from then manager Neil Warnock, but he had already almost signed a semi-pro contract with Weymouth.

After a year at Weymouth, Darren returned to athletics, a decision that would see him go on to win medals at the Olympics, European Championships, World Championships and the Commonwealth Games.

Darren Campbell MBE | Post Retirement

Darren retired from athletics in 2006 and a year later he was announced as an ambassador for Sky Sports Living for Sport, an initiative that uses sport as a tool to re-engage young people who may be at risk of opting out of school life. He is currently a member of the Youth Sport Trust and other initiatives that motivate young kids to believe in themselves and get involved in athletics.

Darren utilised his sprint expertise, giving training sessions to Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton and Cardiff City, working on players’ pace and acceleration. He has also been engaged by several professional rugby clubs such as Sale Sharks and Saracens to help develop the power and speed of their players.

Darren Campbell MBE | Speaking Topics

• Planning & Preparation
• A Winning Attitude
• Fighting Back
• Battling Through Difficult Times

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