Roger Black

Quick Facts

Full Name	Roger Black
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Mar 31, 1966(1966-03-31)
Age	58
Birthplace	Portsmouth
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Pisces

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. Retired English track and fields star, who won two silver medals in the 1996 Olympics for the 400 meter race and the 4 x 400 relay.

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.

Roger Black Net Worth

Roger Black 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: December 11, 2023)

He left Southampton University to pursue track and field.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Roger Black height 5 ft 6 in Roger weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Roger Black Dating?

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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.

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?

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.