Met-Track coach Tosin Oke underlined just the sort of class act the scheme's coaches represent as he stormed to gold in the recent Commonwealth Games Triple Jump final, in Delhi, India. He leapt 17.19 metres to clinch the title ahead of a classy field whilst representing his native Nigeria.Tosin has become one of Met-Track's leading coaches over the past couple of years, and has worked in various boroughs around London, not least Hillingdon where he is the lead coach, and Westminster, where he works alongside colleague and French international sprinter, Gus Ebhohinhem-Ben.
"We were all delighted to hear about Tosin's victory," said Met' Police Superintendent and Met-Track Scheme Director, John Powell. He has always been a classy athlete, but unique in that he works hard in his spare time to put back into the community what he has gained from his many years involvement with track and field.
"I have vivid memories of watching Tosin win the European Junior triple jump title, and he has continued to build his career ever since. He is a clear candidate for London 2012 now."
Tosin returns to his Met-Track stables in both boroughs this week where he will be looking to further motivate his charges with sight of his gold medal.
"Tosin has scored some very notable successes with the young people he has been working with," said Met-Track Scheme Manager, Jason Hussain. "He is a great coach, and now an even greater role model."
