Iwan Thomas

Iwan Thomas is a Welsh former sprinter and television presenter who represented Great Britain in the 400 metres, winning European Championship gold in 1998 and competing in the Olympic Games. Brutal is his memoir examining the physical and psychological demands of elite athletics, the sacrifices required to compete at the highest levels of sport and the challenges of life after competition. Thomas writes with the honesty and directness of someone who has experienced both the highs of international athletic success and the difficulties of transitioning away from professional sport. His audiobooks and books offer readers an insider's perspective on the reality of elite athletics.