Greg Whyte facts for kids

Greg Whyte, born on June 21, 1967, is a very special person often called "Super-Greg." He used to be an Olympian, which means he competed in the Olympics. He is also a Sports Scientist. Greg won bronze and silver medals in European and World Championships. He represented Great Britain in the Modern Pentathlon at two Olympic Games.

Greg Whyte has also helped with Comic Relief, a big charity event. He trains and coaches famous people who take on tough challenges to raise money for charity. Some of the celebrities he has worked with include comedian David Walliams, John Bishop, James Cracknell, Cheryl Cole, Gary Barlow, and Eddie Izzard.

Today, Greg Whyte is a Professor at Liverpool John Moores University. He teaches about applied sport and exercise science. He is also a top expert in the UK on how exercise affects the body, how to improve sports performance, and how to help athletes recover from injuries. He also helped start a special health center called CHHP in London.

Special Awards and Recognition

Greg Whyte received a very important award called the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). He was given this award in 2014. It was to honor his amazing work in sport, sports science, and for all the help he gave to charity.