Kriss Akabusi was a 400m hurdles athlete, remembered for not only having a fantastic ability over the jumps or as part of the relay team but for his personality as he was always laughing and joking with others making him one of the most likeable people on the circuit.
not only was Kris three times European Champion, World and Commonwealth champion he also picked up three medals at the Olympic Games in an era where some of the best of the world competed.
Here’s Kris in action as part of the 4 x 400m team beating the mighty USA to gold.