Steve Cram

Steve Cram is a former Olympic athlete, world record holder, and current athletics commentator, bringing his deep understanding of the sport to diverse audiences. After reaching the 1,500m final at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games at just 19 years old, Steve Cram went on to become a world record-holder and Olympic medalist. He achieved significant milestones in 1985, setting world records in the 1,500m, 2,000m, and the mile within an extraordinary 19-day period, also becoming the first man to complete the 1,500m race in under 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Earlier in his career, Cram secured a gold medal in the 1,500m at the 1983 World Championships and a silver medal in the 1,500m at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

He has since become a prominent voice for BBC Sport, providing expert analysis for numerous Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Beyond his extensive media commitments, Cram has dedicated himself to significant philanthropic and academic endeavors. In 2000, he co-founded COCO (Comrades of Children Overseas), an international children’s charity where he serves as Chairman, actively championing education initiatives in East Africa. His commitment to community and sport leadership saw him appointed Chancellor of the University of Sunderland in 2008 and President of the Jarrow & Hebburn Athletics Club in 2009.

Further testament to his enduring impact, Cram was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours. In 2021, he was elected President of the British Orienteering Federation, demonstrating his continued engagement with diverse athletic pursuits. Steve Cram remains a highly sought-after commentator and expert for BBC Sport, leveraging his unparalleled insights and experience to cover major global athletics events.