About
Former British sprinter who won multiple medals, including gold in the 100 meters and silver at the 200 meters at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
Before Fame
He dropped out of Liberton High School in Scotland to begin an engineering apprenticeship.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.
Family Life
He married Olympic sprinter Margot Wells, and they had two children.
Associated With
In 2013, he commented that he wasn't sure how Usain Bolt could still find the motivation to compete considering all he has accomplished.