Paul Dickenson

Image:Paul_dickenson_headshot.jpg

Contents

Shows

Commentator for:

Blue Peter Champions

Britain's Strongest Man

FightBox

Superstars

World's Strongest Man

Biography

Former hammer-thrower who represented the UK at the Olympic Games in 1976 and 1980. After retiring from competition he opened a gym and worked as a volunteer in local radio before getting his big break following a chance meeting with David Coleman. He joined the BBC sports team as a trackside reporter in 1987 and since 1990 he's commentated on every major athletics meeting for the BBC as well as the Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Trivia

As well as throwing the hammer, he once held a world record for boomerang-throwing.

Web links

BBC biography

Feedback

To correct something on this page or post an addition, please complete this form and press "Send":
If you are asking us a question, please read our contact us page and FAQ first.

Name: E-mail:   
A Labyrinth Games site.
Design by Thomas.
Printable version
Editors: Log in