Iwan Thomas

Securing medals at all major championships, Iwan Thomas MBE was one of the most successful 400m runners in the UK.

Once the British record holder in the 400m, Iwan was also part of several medal-winning 4x400m relay teams.

Iwan is now an experienced broadcaster, involved in everything from The One Show to Bear Gryll’s Celebrity Island and Strictly Come Dancing.

He is a highly sought-after after-dinner speaker and regular event host. He was made an MBE in 1998 for his services to athletics.

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IWAN THOMAS | ATHLETICS

Iwan Thomas MBE has been sporty since a young age, competing in BMX racing when he was nine years old, and going on to win over 400 trophies in just seven years. He seriously moved into athletics when he was 18, making the team for the World Junior Championships.

At the same time as studying for his degree in Sports Studies, Iwan was making a name for himself on the track, and went on to enjoy an illustrious career that saw him win medals at all the major tournaments.

His medal haul includes:

Olympics: Silver medal in the 4x400m relay (1996)

World Championships: Gold in the 4x400m relay (1997)

European Championships: Gold in the 400m and 4x400m relay (1998)

European Cup: Gold in the 4x400m relay (1995) (1997)

IAAF World Cup: Gold in 400m and silver in the 4x400m relay (1998)

Commonwealth: Gold in the 400m and bronze in the 4x400m relay (1998), and silver in the 4x400m relay (2002)

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He was also named Wales Sports Personality of the Year in 1998.

His coach for the majority of his career was Mike Smith, who had previously coached fellow Great British Speakers Roger Black and Kriss Akabusi.

Iwan was plagued with injuries throughout his career, including a fracture to his ankle in 1999, and an Achilles injury ruling him out of the 2004 Olympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games.

IWAN THOMAS | MEDIA WORK

Since retiring from professional athletics, Iwan has become a popular television presenter and personality. His first foray into the world of television was a health and fitness expert for This Morning and on Channel 4’s Sunday show Destination 2012.

He has since appeared on shows including Celebrity Masterchef, Total Wipeout, Eggheads, Pointless, A Question of Sport, Countdown, Through the Keyhole, Superstars, The Wright Stuff, and Stars In Their Eyes. In 2015, he took part in the 13th series of popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.

He has also guest presented The One Show, Best of Friends, and MotoGP Tonight. Recently, Iwan has been a presenter, commentator, and pundit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the World Athletic Championships.

Iwan Thomas is now a poplar sporting and Olympics speaker, entertaining audiences with his stories of athletics and what being an elite sportsperson requires.

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Testimonials

Iwan Thomas is a highly relatable guest speaker. With infectious energy levels sharing his stories about his athletic career and personal journey, our team, ranging from early career apprentices to senior leaders found the experience incredibly inspiring.
Mark Busby, Director, Hendy Cars

Iwan has hosted several of our annual company conferences in recent years, he is a pleasure to work with, he engages with the delegates and always adds value to our events!
James Whishaw, Head of Marketing, Stapletons

Iwan is one of the best speakers and event hosts I’ve ever worked with. He is the consummate professional, incredibly prepared and diligent but upbeat, funny and a joy to work with. He is an instantly recognisable face and has been a huge hit at every show.
Mike Seaman, CEO, The National Running Show

Iwan was a pleasure to work with on our recent event – incredibly professional and thorough. He clearly understood the brief and tailored his approach accordingly. He kept our guests engaged and entertained – which was no mean feat! – and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
Michelle Linaker, Head of Studio, Reach PLC