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Kriss 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 athletic 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. |
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medallist, World, European and Commonwealth Champion Kriss was awarded
the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in her Birthday Honours List in
recognition of his services to the country through athletics. His start into television and entertainment began when he presented THE BIG BREAKFAST. This was followed with a full time position as co-presenter with BBC'S RECORD BREAKERS. He has presented various children's programmes and appears regularly on game and chat shows where the brief is "fun and entertainment" Kriss is currently the CEO of The Akabusi Company, a corporate communications and training company where his marvellous personality and reputation as a fantastic public speaker has made him a very popular and attractive advocate. He is also an accredited personal coach, having qualified at the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara. He is one of only 4 qualified Hudson Institute coaches in the UK. Kriss Akabusi was born in London in 1958 of Nigerian parents. Currently living in Buckinghamshire he can be found Teeing off at the local Golf Clubs and participating in various sports including basketball, tennis and football. Kriss supports West Ham United and can be seen regularly cheering his team on at Upton Park. |
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