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| Name | Roger Black |
| First Name | Roger |
| Last Name | Black |
| Occupation | Runner |
| Birthday | March 31 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place of Birth | Portsmouth |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Roger Black Biography
Roger Black is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on March 31, 1966 in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom. In the 1996 Atlanta Games, he finished second to 400m runner Michael Johnson.
He was born in Gosport, Hampshire, to David (a doctor) and Thelma, with a twin sister Julia. He attended Alverstoke Church of England Primary School and Portsmouth Grammar School, becoming Head Boy in 1983/84. It was whilst playing football with a local team (RPFC) that he began demonstrating his prowess as a runner, scoring numerous goals as a flying forward leaving many defenders in his wake. He then joined athletics clubs, re-took one of his A-level exams and began studying medicine at the University of Southampton, but he left his course after three months as he had begun to achieve success as an athlete.
Black rose to prominence in 1985 when he won the European Junior Championships 400 m in a time of 45.43 at the age of 19.
Julia Burgess is his second wife. He has twin boys, Max and George, and a daughter, Isabelle.
He was also a two time World Championship gold medalist, and a five-time European Championship medalist.
Roger Anthony Black MBE (born 31 March 1966) is a British retired athlete. During his athletics career, he won individual silver medals in the 400 metres sprint at both the Olympic Games and World Championships, two individual gold medals at the European Championships, and 4 × 400 metres relay gold medals at both the World and European Championships. Since retiring from athletics, he has worked as a television presenter and motivational speaker. In 2008, Black joined forces with fellow athlete Steve Backley and operate BackleyBlack LLP delivering Olympic Performance in the Workplace. Black has a collection of fifteen medals from major senior athletics competitions to add to his two European junior championship gold medals.
Roger Black Net Worth
Roger is one of the richest Runner from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roger Black's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
He left Southampton University to pursue track and field.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Runner |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Black’s outstanding 1990 season was followed by the 1991 World Championship season holding much expectation. His early season form at Crystal Palace saw him beat Olympic Champion Steve Lewis and Antonio Pettigrew but to only lose to a new athlete called Michael Johnson. Johnson would not contest the 400 m at the World Championships meaning the 400 m would be a contest between Black, Pettigrew and Danny Everett as the main contenders.
In 1995 Southampton University gave Black an honorary degree and he was also rewarded by Queen Elizabeth II with an MBE.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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His next three seasons were wiped out through illness and injuries and he only just made the relay team for the 1987 World Championships in Rome, where the GB team won the silver medal. He returned to the track in 1990 and his good form took him to the European Championships again, which were held in Split. Black contested the 400 m final and retained his title with a time of 45.11, holding off his old rival Thomas Schonlebe. He then anchored the GB team to an easy 4 × 400 m victory winning by a margin of 15 metres, and a European record of 2:58.23, with his split time of 43.9. He thus achieved a rare double-double – two gold medals at consecutive championships.
Who is Roger Black Dating?
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Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Roger Black. You may help us to build the dating records for Roger Black!His greatest individual achievement in track and field was in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta when in the final of the 400 m he finished in second place behind Michael Johnson, winning the silver medal in the process. However, partly due to injuries, he never rediscovered this form, and subsequently retired from the sport only two years later in 1998 after he was not selected for the 1998 European Championships.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Roger Black height 5 ft 6 in Roger weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 1986, Black graduated to the senior ranks and made a spectacular impact first winning at the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh in 45.57, and then at the European Championships in Stuttgart, winning in a time of 44.59, his first British Record, breaking Derek Redmond’s 44.82 record from the previous year. Having also won golds in both 4 × 400 m relays at both of those events as well, Black’s 1986 season had turned into a gold rush of four gold medals.
Black set a new British Record of 44.37 seconds on 3 July 1996 in Lausanne, Switzerland. This was subsequently broken a year later by Iwan Thomas who shaved 0.01s from Black’s time. Fellow GB athlete Mark Richardson also equalled Black’s mark in 1998. Black’s time stands as the second fastest of all time recorded by a British runner.
Facts & Trivia
Roger Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Roger Black celebrates birthday on March 31 of every year.
Pettigrew later admitted the use of performance-enhancing drugs from 1997 onwards in June 2008. No clear evidence has emerged, and Pettigrew never admitted anything further before his 2010 suicide, of him using performance-enhancing drugs during the 1991 season.
What does Roger Black do now?
These days Roger is a motivational speaker, TV personality and runs equipment brand Roger Black Fitness, as well as being an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation.
What is Roger Black famous for?
Black’s time stands as the second fastest of all time recorded by a British runner. His greatest individual achievement in track and field was in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta when in the final of the 400 m he finished in second place behind Michael Johnson, winning the silver medal in the process.
What is Roger Black?
| Notable works and roles | Yucko the Clown, The Howard Stern Show, The DAMN! Show, Brickleberry, Paradise PD |
Is Roger Black a twin?
One could say that Roger Black MBE, who was born in 1966, started racing before he even came into this world. Born 32 minutes before his twin sister, Roger was often one pace ahead of the rest.
What is Roger Black's heart condition?
I have a leaky heart valve, which was picked up at a school medical when I was 11.
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