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Quote by Sebastian Coe

“Vision is a romantic thing. We have got into 'talent identification'. I am much more interested in passion - finding people who are really excited about doing something.”

Quote by Sebastian Coe

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Sebastian Coe is a British politician and former track and field athlete. He achieved significant athletic success in the 1980s and 1990s, including Olympic gold medals and world records. In the political arena, Coe served as the sports advisor to the Mayor of London and was the executive director of the 2012 London Olympics. more

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