Legends
Steve Backley
Steve has been one of Britain’s most consistent and popular athletes for over a decade having been ranked in the world top ten for javelin every year between 1989 and 2002.
Steve is the only British track and field competitor to win medals at three different Olympic Games – Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney.
- Sport: Javelin
“For 30 years SportsAid have enabled so many of our champions to succeed and I am no different. 30 years ago SportsAid awarded me a grant without which I would not have won Olympic silver. Today talented and gifted young people, who are struggling with the demands of training, see a SportsAid grant not only as a lifeline to continuing their sport but also key recognition of their talent and it worth. ”
