Sebastian Coe

Sebastian Coe learned from defeat. After a poorly judged 800 m final in Moscow, he raced the 1500 m six days later with far better positioning and won gold, then defended the title in Los Angeles in 1984. Light, efficient and quick off the final bend, he also set world records at 800 m, 1500 m and the mile. He later led London's 2012 Olympics and World Athletics.