Motivational SpeakersKriss Akabusi MBE is an Olympian, presenter, and one of the U.K.’s best motivational speakers.
Kriss’ greatest individual triumph was his gold medal at the 1990 European Championships, beating David Hemery’s 22-year-old British Record.
In 1983, Akabusi made his international debut as a member of the British 4×400 metre relay squad. However, Kriss is best known for helping the British team win gold by beating the Americans in the 1991 World Championships 4×400 metre relay in Tokyo.
In 1992, Kriss, an Olympic medallist and World, European, and Commonwealth Champion, was awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to the country through athletics.
Kriss Akabusi – Motivational Speaking:
As a motivational speaker, Kriss uses the acronym F.I.T., which stands for Focus, Innovation, and Teamwork.
With a mix of humour, stories, and high energy, you can’t help but feel motivated and inspired!
Kriss’ inspirational story is guaranteed to fire up delegates, leaving the audience on a high, ready to deliver success.
As a result, audience members will be motivated to be the best they can be through topics such as:
- Setting a Vision.
- Overcoming Hurdles.
- Goal Setting
- Teamwork
- Adapting to and Managing Change
- Achieving Outstanding Results with Creativity and Innovation
Kriss Akabusi’s Athletics Career:
Olympic Games:
- Bronze – 1992 in the 400 metres Relay in Barcelona
- Bronze – 1992 in the 400m Hurdles in Barcelona
- Silver – 1984 in the 4x400m Relay in Los Angeles
World Championships:
- Gold – 1991 in the 4x400m Relay in Tokyo (with Roger Black, Derek Redmond and John Regis)
- Bronze medal – 1991 in the 400m Hurdles in Tokyo
- Silver – 1987 in the 4x400m in Rome
European Championships:
- Gold – 1990 in the 4x400m Relay in Split
- Gold – 1990 in the 400m Hurdles in Split
Commonwealth Games:
- Gold – 1990 in the 400m Hurdles in Auckland
Military Career:
Before becoming an athlete, Kriss served in the military. He enrolled in the Army in 1975 as a trainee data telegraphist. In 1981, after a successful career in the Royal Corps of Signals, Kriss switched to the Army Physical Training Corps.
He completed three tours of duty with various battalions.
In 1990, he was discharged into the reserves with an exemplary record as a Warrant Officer Class 2.
Media Career:
Kriss’ first break into television came in 1993 when he co-presented Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast. As a result, Kriss co-presented BBC1’s Record Breakers. The show introduced him to a generation of viewers and made him a household name.
Kriss regularly appears on radio and television programmes, discussing sports and business.
He also regularly contributes to the Sky News Paper Review.
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