Jack Green (athlete) of the hurdles on the course. After the Bislett Games, he spoke to former hurdler Kriss Akabusi who gave him advice as he suffered from similar issues during his career. Green placed second in the 400m hurdles at the British Olympic Trials, behind his training partner and World Champion, Dai Greene. At the start of July 2012, Green was named to the athletics squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics, to compete in the 400 metres hurdles and 4x400 relay. Two weeks prior to the Games, he ran at a meet at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, setting a new personal
Colin Smith (athlete) Colin Smith (athlete) Colin George Smith (2 August 1935 – 21 December 2014) was a British former track and field athlete who specialised in the javelin throw. He was the gold medallist in the event at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, setting a games record mark of to win the title. He returned to defend his title in 1962 and was much improved with a lifetime best throw of , but he was beaten into the silver medal position by Australia's Alf Mitchell. Born in Harlesden, London, he took up throwing events while a young teenager at school.