Connie Henry

Connie Cynthia Henry MBE (born 15 April 1972 in London) is a female social mobility consultant and former international triple jumper who won bronze in the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.

She was founder of Track Academy by Connie Henry in north-west London, a registered charity which supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through sport, education and mentoring, thus creating social mobility.

She then moved into sports journalism, providing commentary for broadcasters such as Eurosport, Sky and the BBC, reporting on events such as the IAAF World Championships in Athletics and the Summer Olympics.

Now a registered charity, the organisation uses sport, education and mentoring to support young people, helping to reduce the negative impact of gangs, drugs and crime.

Henry was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for charitable services to young people through sports and education.

Sporting legends including Lord Sebastian Coe, Daley Thompson CBE, Dame Kelly Holmes, Greg Rusedski, Lee Dixon and Olympic hockey champion Crista Cullen MBE were in attendance.

Henry was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for charitable services to young people through sports and education.