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Leon Reid Oly

SPEED, MOVEMENT & POWER

About Leon Reid Oly

Athletic Achievements and Education

About Me;
As a former international athlete representing Ireland and Great Britain, I bring over a decade of elite-level experience to empower athletes of all levels to reach their full potential. My career highlights include a bronze medal in the 200m at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, multiple Irish national titles, and competing as an Olympic 200m semi-finalist. Since retiring from professional competition in 2022, I’ve dedicated myself to coaching, specialising in personal training, speed development, and strength and conditioning.
 
Tailored Coaching for Peak Performance
My coaching focuses on personalised speed training, injury prevention, and athletic development to help you excel. Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or a seasoned competitor, my programs are designed to:
  • Optimise Sprint Mechanics: Master techniques to boost speed and power.
  • Enhance Sport-Specific Performance: Apply speed to dominate in sports like football and rugby.
  • Benchmark Progress: Compare your sprint times to professional and academic standards.
  • Build Strength and Resilience: Develop sport-specific strength and reduce injury risk through targeted training.
     
Why Work With Me?
With a proven track record at the highest levels of competition, I offer cutting-edge training methods grounded in real-world experience. Available for sessions on weekdays and weekends, I’m committed to helping you improve speed, strength, and performance while minimising injury risks.
 
Athletic Achievements (2010–2022)
  • 2010: Silver Medalist, Youth Olympics 100m; Silver Medalist, Commonwealth Youth Games 100m
  • 2011: England U20 200m Champion
  • 2012: National Medalist (overcame injury)
  • 2013: European Junior 200m Silver Medalist
  • 2014: Commonwealth Games 200m Semi-Finalist
  • 2015: European U21 200m Silver Medalist, National Champion
  • 2016: Double National Champion (100m & 200m)
  • 2017: Double National Champion, World Championships Qualifier
  • 2018: Commonwealth Games 200m Bronze Medalist, European Senior 200m Finalist (6th)
  • 2019: Double National Champion, Olympic Qualifier
  • 2020: Training paused due to COVID-19
  • 2021: Olympic 200m Semi-Finalist, Ranked 16th in the World (200m)
  • 2022: European Senior Relay Team Member, Retired from Professional Competition
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My Mission
I’m passionate about helping athletes refine their sprinting technique, elevate their performance, and achieve their goals. Whether you’re chasing personal bests or aiming to dominate on game day, I’m here to guide you with a professional, tailored approach. Let’s unlock your potential and take your performance to the next level.
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As an elite coach, I am thrilled to specialise in unlocking the potential of athletes and guiding them towards excellence!

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My approach is to inspire individuals to reach their peak performance and achieve their athletic goals.

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I know firsthand the power of training and opening your mind to new challenges, and with the right coaching, you can perform, learn, and recover better than ever before.

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Being in tune with your body is one of the best things you can learn to do, and I can't wait to help you discover your greatest strength for longevity!

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​“Success is not an accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing.”

— Pelé

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