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United Kingdom Michael Rimmer is a three-time Olympian and European 800m silver medallist who has successfully transitioned his expertise to support aspiring athletes through non-profit initiatives.
Michael Rimmer, along with his partner Eilish McColgan, oversees the 'Giving Back to Track' organization, which received a grant from P&G's 'Athletes for Good' program. This grant enables the expansion of its free after-school program, supporting current and future athletes.
Chia Charge sponsored Eilish McColgan and fellow Olympian Michael Rimmer, who launched 'Giving Back to Track,' an initiative to support upcoming athletes.
Eilish McColgan joins forces with AJ Bell Great Run Series. Alongside partner Michael Rimmer, she has set up Giving Back to Track, a not-for-profit giving children in Scotland the opportunity to enjoy athletics.
Michael Rimmer, born on February 3, 1986, in Southport, England, established himself as a distinguished middle-distance runner representing Great Britain & N.I. and England. His early athletic career saw him breaking numerous school records in mile races and winning national titles at various age levels, including under 15, 17, 20, and as a senior athlete. Rimmer attended Christ The King Catholic High School and was a sports scholar at Liverpool John Moores University. He initially competed with Southport Waterloo AC before joining Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton H&AC. His professional career began to flourish in 2006, winning the AAA Championships at 800m, followed by an 8th place finish at the European Championships in Gothenburg. In 2007, he competed in his first European Cup in Munich, securing second place, and reached the semi-finals of the World Championships in Osaka.
Throughout his career, Rimmer consistently demonstrated high-level performance, making his Olympic debut at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games where he qualified for the 800m semi-finals, finishing sixth despite battling food poisoning. He continued to compete at major international events, including the World Championships in Berlin in 2009. A significant milestone in his career was achieving his personal best time of 1:43.89 in the 800 Metres in Rieti, Italy, on August 29, 2010, placing him 6th on the UK all-time list. In July 2010, he made history by becoming the first male 800m runner to win five consecutive national senior titles in Birmingham. Rimmer secured his first major championship medal, a silver, in the 800m at the 2010 European Championships in Barcelona.
Rimmer’s Olympic career extended to London 2012 and Rio 2016, qualifying for the 800m semi-finals at the latter. He was a seven-time British 800 metres champion, winning the British AAA Championships title in 2006 and the British Athletics Championships from 2007 to 2010, and again from 2013 to 2014. Beyond his competitive career, Michael, alongside his partner Eilish McColgan, co-founded “Giving Back to Track,” a non-profit organization aimed at supporting young athletes, particularly focusing on female athletes and community athletics. This initiative highlights his commitment to the sport beyond personal competition, addressing financial burdens and promoting participation.
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