Greg Whyte
Greg Whyte, OBE (born 21 June 1967) is a former Olympian and a sports scientist. He won a World Championship silver medal and a European bronze medal. Whyte also competed in two Olympic Games, representing Great Britain in the Modern Pentathlon.[1]
Whyte has been involved in Comic Relief.[2] His role has been to train and coach celebrities who do challenges for charity, such as comedian David Walliams, John Bishop, James Cracknell, Cheryl Cole, Gary Barlow, and Eddie Izzard.[2] His charity work for Comic Relief and Sports Relief projects has so far raised over £17 million.[2]
Whyte is a Professor in Applied Sport & Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University.[3] He is also an authority in the UK on exercise physiology, sports performance and rehabilitation.[3]
Honours
Greg was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2014 New Year Honours for his services to sport, sport science and charity.[4]
Notes
- ↑ "Meet Sports Scientist Professor Greg Whyte". BBC Media Center. BBC Online. 2012-10-02. Archived from the original on 23 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Greg Whyte OBE". The Sports Partnership, London. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Professor Greg Whyte". Liverpool John Moores University. 16 November 2012. Archived from the original on 27 December 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ↑ "Ultimate accolade for sports legend Greg Whyte". DunstableToday. Dunstable Gazette, Herald & Post. 2014-12-31. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.