Roger Black is one of the country’s most successful sportsmen having represented Great Britain for fourteen years at the highest level in the world of athletics. Born in Portsmouth on the 31 March 1966, Roger was educated at Portsmouth Grammar School and subsequently went on to read medicine at Southampton University. He is particularly admired for his triumphs over adversity, overcoming serious injuries and a rare heart valve condition to go on to become a world champion. 

As one of the leading Motivational Speakers in the UK, Roger adds value to corporate conferences by motivating, inspiring and entertaining audiences from many organisations.  

Television

Roger has presented for BBC South, BBC Breakfast News, BBC 6 o’clock News and News 24. In 1998, Roger was signed to BBC Sport and has since presented the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the World Athletics Championships 2001 in Canada, the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the 2002 European Championships from Vienna and the World Championships from Paris 2003.  

In addition, Roger has appeared regularly as a guest on numerous prime-time TV programmes, including A Question of Sport and They Think It’s All Over. In 2002 he co-presented the last series of Tomorrow’s World and currently co-presents the BBC’s award winning City Hospital.   

Sporting Profile

Roger won fifteen major Championship Medals including European, Commonwealth and World Championship Gold Medals. His greatest achievements were winning the Olympic 400 metres Silver Medal in 1996 and being part of the Gold Medal winning 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 1991 World Championships. He was British Men’s Team Captain and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1992.  

Motivational Speaking

Roger possesses a deep knowledge of motivation and self-development. He understands the dynamics of becoming a champion, how to live a dream, set goals and take the necessary steps to fulfilling ones potential. By combining his experience of self motivation and attainable personal development, both on and off the track, he motivates organisations throughout the UK and Europe. 

His presentation includes the use of video footage to reinforce the key message “Excellence is within all of us, both individually and as part of a winning team…should you dare to grasp it!” 

Conference Hosting

With Rogers extensive experience gained with the BBC in presenting and interviewing, he is often asked not only to deliver his keynote motivational speech but also to host and link an entire conference. This unique combination of skills results in an outstanding shared experience for the delegates as well as peace of mind for the client. 

After Dinner Speaking/Award Ceremonies

Roger speaks at many dinners delivering an entertaining presentation combining humorous anecdotes from the world of top class athletics with a motivational theme. Roger also hosts award ceremonies that can be combined with a motivational speech.

Roger is an Ambassador for the London 2012 Olympics.