SDS was delighted to learn that Gordon Robertson was recognised with an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to disability athletics due to his work as a volunteer coach and after playing a key role at Red Star Athletics Club.
Gordon has been president of the club for a number of years and one of the clubs longest serving coaches having been involved for more than 25 years. The former World 400m Champion is also a five-time Paralympic medallist, winning medals at the 1984, 1988 and 1996 Games; two silver and three bronze medals.