About Kriss
Born in London in 1958 to Nigerian parents. Three-time Olympic medallist who won gold at the 1990 European Championships in the 400m hurdles, beating a British record that had stood for 22 years. Also gold medal winner in the 4x400m relay at the 1991 World Championships. Awarded MBE in 1992. Presented Channel 4's The Big Breakfast and was co-presenter of BBC's Record Breakers. Has worked as a corporate motivational speaker and business coach for over 20 years through The Akabusi Company.
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Brand ambassadorMotivationalSpeakerBusiness Leader / ExecutiveTV presentersHost / MCAthleticsBusiness MotivationOlympic SportPersonal Coaching
Known for
- 400 metre hurdles racing
- 1990 European Championships gold medal in 400m hurdles
- 1991 World Championships 4x400m relay gold medal
- Three Olympic medals
- Presenting The Big Breakfast on Channel 4
- Co-presenting Record Breakers on BBC
- Corporate motivational speaking
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