She coaches the Mens 1st team at Warwickshire Cricket Club, plus leads the athlete performance for Wasps Rugby Club, too. In July 1990, Backley set a world record of 89.58m in Stockholm, Sweden. She has co-founded and is MD of The Ability People, the UKs first and only disability-led recruitment business with a focus on placing talented able-bodied and disabled jobseekers into the right jobs. Ive considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. The only British athlete to have won medals at three consecutive Olympics is struggling in the gruelling ITV show. Stephen Allen (born 17 March 1954) is an English radio presenter. Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, visit our Entertainment hub for the latest news. The team won a BAFTA for their coverage of horse racing in 2017. Father ignored daughter's screams and texted her to 'stop' on night she died covered in maggots. Katie Price flooded with complaints over young daughter's new 'diva' hairstyle. Steve Backley's former wife Clare opens up about the breakdown of their 11 year marriage and the pain he caused her by leaving her for a woman young enough to be his daughter, Performance workshops. In July 1990, Backley set a world record of 89.58m in Stockholm, Sweden.The record was then bettered by the Czech thrower Jan elezn a few weeks later, but Backley then regained the record with a throw 90.98m at Crystal Palace, London, to end the year as the world record holder. Mehmet Sunna, who runs Sunna Salon Furniture in the city, has spoken of the moment found his hometown Pazarcik reduced to rubble. The records set by elezn and Rty, as well as Backley's 90.98m throw, had all been made using new 'Nemeth' javelins, however in August 1991 the IAAF declared this type of javelin illegal and all records set using them were retrospectively deleted. All-round action hero, Steve has . Widely predicted, but the last confirmed contestant, the former Blue Peter presenter . Broadcasting House opens 15 May 1932. He braved the pain to continue presenting Entertainment Today with Jenni Falconer. Still competing today, Jos athletic career spans decades and is testament to her resilience and strong determination. Steve's father John Backley was a policeman, who had been a strong middle-distance runner in the North-east of England. Speaking about taking part, James said: "Im not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes - in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but its an honour to be asked and Im going to give it my best shot. He was also on a special Olympic medal winners version of Jungle Run. Lives: Cambridge, UK, Award Winning Sports Journalist, Television Presenter, Author Podcaster and Bloke who knows his stuff (generally). Before the show began, the 38-year-old was tipped to be the new Kyran Bracken, the rugby player who won the show last year. Sergey Makarov took the title with 85.44 ahead of Andrus Vrnik 85.17 and Boris Henry 84.74 with these all being recorded in the first round. Discover (and save!) Those few seconds of seeing the javelin thrower's 16st body move suggestively in spray-on . Born. He is the only British track and field competitor to win medals at three different Olympic Games, whilst also equalling the record of four successive European gold medals. Speaking about joining the line-up, the English football icon said: "To say Im excited is an understatement - the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes. Download and install a VPN - we recommend ExpressVPN. Steve, for one, isafan. ", Professional dance partner: Nadiya Bychkova. 1. Backley was awarded the MBE in the 1995 New Year's Honours list, and then an OBE in 2003. Steve laughed: "To get punching advice from someone like Jason - come on, it's comedy in itself. Steve Backley. Andrew Linton's wife Alison described him as a "happy family man" as she said his disappearance is extremely out of character, adding that his granddaughter Myla needs her papa home. Sergey Makarov took bronze. The TV naturalist - known for his wildlife documentaries for the BBC - has been axed from the ballroom . Her advocacy of womens sport and gender equity resulted in her election in 2015 onto the IAAF Womens Committee and its Gender Leadership Taskforce and, in 2020, a place in the New Years Honours List. With the 2001 World Championships in Athletics to look forward to, he threw over ninety metres for the first time since 1992 at the British Grand Prix at Crystal Palace on 22 July. Lives: Lewisham, UK. GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. Birth Date: 11/07/1969 "The thing is he actually says the right thing. Speaking about her new challenge, Skelton said: Im really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tilly Ramsay has responded to a radio host who called her a "chubby little thing" during his early morning show. Id love to do everyone proud.". In the meantime, here is more information about each of the contestants. I would like to receive information from The Mirror via email about new products, services and offers. He won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals . His other BBC work includes being part of the expedition teams in Lost Land of the Tiger, Lost Land of the Volcano, Deadly Dinosaurs and Lost Land of the Jaguar, as well as Expedition . In a career that saw Steve feature in the Worlds top 10 every year between 1989 and 2004, he regularly excited the world with his closely fought, and much publicised, contests with Jan Zelezny. . "Two years ago, I was in pain and limping when I walked. With Steves vast experience keeping his cool when faced with some of natures most fierce and formidable creatures how will he fare under the piercing gaze of our judges? Martin McLean, senior policy adviser at the National Deaf Children's Society, welcomed the news Rose Ayling-Ellis, the first deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, had reached the show's final. she said about her signing. It helps businesses to tap into sport's secrets for . Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. The timing at the beginning was absolutely atrocious It really wasn't your best.". My family and friends have always loved the show and cant wait for me to get started.. Born: Essex, UK I have proved and can teach you the tools I used to access a level of performance that can help maximize your potential as an individual and as a team - both in business and in your everyday life". The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. Bursting out laughing, Steve said: "She liked the one I had on last week and I quite like the one I'm in this week. The TV naturalist - known for his wildlife documentaries for the BBC - has been axed from the ballroom competition one week after performing in Blackpool. I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world! Stephen James Backley, OBE (born 12 February 1969) is a retired British track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw.He formerly held the world record, and his 91.46-metre (300.1 ft) throw from 1992 is the British record.During his career, he was a firm fixture in the British national athletics team.He won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games . Jo is preparing to make her sixth Olympic appearance in Tokyo 2021, at the age of 47, another all-time record for the British track athlete. Read our Strictly 2022 live blog for the latest updates and gossip. BBC Radio 2 presenter and former footballer Richie Anderson is joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022 after being a super-fan for years. Born: Chigwell, UK As the final kicks off, read on for everything you need to know about the Strictly class of 2022. I just thought, You know what, its time for me to come home, just do something completely out of my comfort zone' Im quite shy off stage. Birth Date: 29/07/1966 Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter. London, England - 01.03.11. Backley then travelled to Brisbane in September to take part in the Goodwill Games but despite leading after two rounds, the up and down season continued and he could not improve to leave Jan elezn on top once again ahead of riks Rags and Breaux Greer. Jonathans Olympic gold medal in Sydney in 2000 was one of the crowning glories for one of Great Britains greatest ever athletes and he was awarded a CBE shortly after. Connect to the relevant server location - launch the VPN app, click on . Strictly Come Dancing returns on Sunday, December 11 at 7.15pm on BBC One. In training this week, Steve peeled off his top to show a physique which might get Jason to up his votes. Steve Backley OBE. There's five judges (from 2011, three) instead of four, and the scores (originally out of six, in half-point steps, but now out of ten - still in half-point steps - so that it remains out of 30 overall) are revealed in on-screen style like an ice dancing competition with only a few . You can unsubscribe at any time. "She's such a warm and friendly person. Scots woman, 35, dies in sleep as heartbroken family hail 'amazing' little sister. His first BBC role came in 2003, working for the BBC Natural History Unit on The Really Wild Show. The former X Factor contestant and prolific presenter joins the line-up for the new season - will her musicality prove helpful to her? Ive been watching it for years and I cant believe Ill actually be there dancing live in front of the British public. "Ive been a massive fan of the show for years. First episode of Bucknell's House 14 May 1962. Steve, a former contestant on last year's Strictly Come Dancing, posted his own tweet saying: "Sunset in the Namib desert, I asked the most beautiful girl in the world to marry me & she said yes . Backley competed in the 2008 edition of Dancing on Ice with partner Susie Lipanova. Of his six throws this day five of them would have qualified for final nine days earlier. Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has received 840 complaints about LBC radio host Steve Allen after derogatory remarks about Strictly Come Dancing star Tilly Ramsay.. Lives: Newport, UK. 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Comedian and actress Jayde Adams became the fifth celebrity to be unveiled for the 2022 line-up, announcing her presence during an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live. The new face of TV racing coverage, Oli joined the ITV Sport team in January 2017 and is now one of the mainhorse racing presenters, fronting its coverage on the Saturday morning magazine show, The Opening Show. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The former javelin world record holder on octopus ink, being as big as Beckham (in Finland), and living in a haunted house "Since the operation, I'm just careful. Steve has lost about a stone and is looking trim after becoming flabby while recuperating from his hip op. I agree with him, but the way he says it is over the top. Getting emotional speaking to Ranvir Singh about joining on Lorraine, Fleur added: "Im going to be doing it for him. Being in the skate-off last week has dented his confidence. Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole. 00:00, 2 FEB 2008. She remains a keen advocate for healthy family life and launched the Fit For Sport Activity Challenge during the UKs COVID-19 lockdown, to inspire families to get moving. Speaking to This Morning presenters Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle, Matt said: "Im excited, Im nervous. While Steve says he doesn't feel like an old man, he realises he can't throw himself at things like he used to. "Winners are made not born. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! A World Record holder, much loved media personality and inspirational speaker, Colin Jackson is a national treasure and one of the most well-known athletes in Great Britain. This should have given him an enormous for boost for the worlds in Edmonton, but on 10 August Backley had not taken his A-game to the show. Kaye was the first contestant to be voted off of Strictly Come Dancing in Week 2. Strictly Come Dancing is back on Saturday, September 7, airing at 7.10pm on BBC One. I already know its gonna be an experience of a lifetime & I cant wait to meet the rest of the @bbcstrictly family Ill be sharing it with. Dogged by injuries during his javelin throwing career, he had his left hip replaced in 2005 because he had arthritis and the bones were wearing away. Finding My Own Rhythm: My Story by Motsi Mabuse. On joining the show, Ellie said: "Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! He said: "I am pleased I did the show but I'm disappointed I haven't been able to throw myself at it like the youngsters. However, on 16 December 2002 Loughborough University honoured him with the degree of Doctor of Technology honoris causa. Now working as a motivational speaker, Steve lives in Chislehurst, Kent, with his wife Clare and daughters Sophia, two, and Ellese, four. 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