Andy Baddeley

Introduction

Andrew Baddeley is Britain's number 1 1500m runner, an Olympic finalist in Beijing in 2008, and a World Championship finalist in Osaka in 2007. The first British athlete to make a World Final for 10 years, Andrew is also a European finalist (2010 and 2006) and Commonwealth finalist (2006) and has his sights firmly set on Olympic success in 2012 (London).

Graduating from Cambridge University with a Masters in Engineering in 2004, Andrew committed to an athletics career based at the UK Athletics endurance centre in Twickenham. This career became a possibility after teaming up with coach Andy Hobdell in early 2004 and continues thanks to a fantastic support network in place in and around his home in south-west London.

Olympic success depends on Andrew's continued dedication and his ability to concentrate solely on his training and racing schedule. As such, financial stability plays an important role, with continuing support from sponsors proving invaluable. Kit company New Balance, financial experts Bestinvest and race organisers NOVA are all currently assisting Andrew in his endeavours.

With the growing profile of sport leading up to the London 2012 Olympics, the media attention focused on athletes continues to increase, providing companies associated with them with significant positive publicity. Public brand awareness through connection to continuing excellence in sport can only rise further as 2012 approaches. As such, if you feel that your company's interests are aligned with Andrew's and would like to make contact, please don't hesitate to get in touch.