Kriss Akabusi is famous for his achievements in Athletics where his greatest individual triumph was his Gold Medal in the 1990 European Championships when he also beat David Hemery's 22 year old British Record. He began his International career in 1983 as a member of the 4x400 metre relay squad and will probably always be remembered for helping Britain clinch the Gold and beat the Americans in the World Championships 4x400 metre relay in Tokyo in 1991.

In 1992 Kriss was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in her Birthday Honour's List in recognition of his services to the country through athletics.

Kriss is currently working in the media and public relations where his marvellous personality and reputation as a fantastic performer has made him a very popular and attractive celebrity.

Kriss Akabusi born in London in 1958 of Nigerian parents is married to Monica with whom he has two children Ashanti and Shakira. Currently living in Buckinghamshire where he can be found walking in the surrounding countryside and participating in various sports including basketball, tennis and football. As a Christian he regularly attends his local church.

CAREER SUMMARY

ATHLETICS

1984 Olympic Silver Medal 4x400m relay 1986 Commonwealth Gold Medal 4x400m relay
1987 World Championship Silver Medal 4x400m relay
1990 Commonwealth Gold Medal 400m hurdles.
European Championship Gold Medal 400m hurdles.
European Championship Gold Medal 4x400m relay.
1991 World Championship Gold Medal 4x400m relay.
World Championship Bronze Medal 400m hurdles.
1992 Olympic Bronze Medal 400m hurdles.
Olympic Bronze Medal 4x400m relay.
Current British Record Holder at 400m Hurdles and European &
Commonwealth
4x400m Record Holder.


MILITARY CAREER
Joined up in 1975 as a trainee data telegraphist in the Royal Signals, transferred to the Army Physical Training Corps in 1981. Three tours of duty with various infantry battalions. Discharged into the reserves with an exemplary record in 1990 as a Warrant Officer Class 2. "Warrant Officer has been a first class ambassador for the Army and indeed the United Kingdom It is a real loss to see him leave the Army before the end of his service. He has had a thoroughly successful military career and has been credit to the Army Physical Training Corps. "Army Discharge Papers, 11.9.90"


CURRENT CAREER

MEDIA
Kriss' character and personality were first identified by the media and entertainment industry whilst he was a competing athlete. His first break into tele visual communications came in 1993 when he presented the Big Breakfast. This was followed rapidly with a full time position as a co-presenter on Record Breakers. He has gone on to present various children's programmes, in particular Saturday morning television. He appears regularly on various game programmes (game and chat shows) anywhere where the brief is fun and entertainment. Appearances are not restricted to television, he can often be heard on the radio debating serious topics of the day.

ENTERTAINMENT

As regards entertainment, every Christmas season since 1993 Kriss has been involved in something peculiarly British - ' The Pantomime '. A stage production where girls play boys, boys play girls and where audience participation is an integral part of the comedy act.