Michael Khmel

Accomplished professional with expertise in high-performance sports management and coaching, specialising in driving individual and collective performance improvement. Proven track record in program design and delivery, enhancing sprint running and relay racing mechanics, and winning medals at the highest level. Adept at strategic planning, competition scheduling, team management, and individual development. Skilled in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and adapting to diverse sports cultures. Recognised for innovation in sporting advancements and effective mentoring. Career goal: to leverage decision-making competency and crisis management expertise to foster excellence in competitive sports environments.

Resourceful and adaptable Director with 7 years of experience in financial oversight, scheduling, bidding, protocol development and process improvements. Team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, customer relationship management, time management, conflict resolution and cost reduction. Customer-focused in managing accounts and maintaining strong business relationships. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfil role with exceptional organisation.

• Coaching in Sprints & Relays : 'From Beginner to Elite sprinter'. IAAF Coaching Congress, Singapore
• Sprints Training by Michael Khmel. ATFCA National Coaching Congress. Brisbane, Australia
• Developing Speed in Running by Michael Khmel - 20 pages. This paper presents a sample of training sessions employed by Michael Khmel, to increase the speed of his sprinters , together with a biomechanical analysis of the men's 100m final at the 1999 World Championships in Seville.
• HIGH PERFORMANCE structure of the Sprint Training Week by Michael Khmel. Sets out the training protocols for his outstanding group of talented sprinters, whether 100m, 200m or 400m specialists. Monde Coaching Congress
• Michael Khmel - Championship Productions, Inc. 100m & 200m Short Sprints Drills. PODCAST – Michael Khmel: The Best of British Track & Field (DVD)
• Multiple Presentations at Coaching Congresses on Speed Development ,Running Mechanics and Relays', Netherlands, Canada , Sweden, GB & NL
• Masterclass with Loren Seagrave & Michael Khmel: 'Technical model for maximum velocity running mechanics & Baton technique for sprint relay'. Coaching Master Class Series by UK Athletics & England Athletics

• Highly motivated and skilled professional, proactive leader with proven track record and reputation for making things happen. Michael brings with him real world-class abilities and experience, and he is truly one of the world's leading professionals. To have someone the caliber of Michael in our program working towards success at World Championships and Olympic Games was paramount.
• Gary Anderson - Performance Director, British Bobsleigh

• Michael Khmel led and contributed to the teams and individual athletes from a variety of sporting disciplines in the following elite competitions:
• 6 Summer Olympic Games
• 2 Winter Olympic Games
• 2 Paralympic Games
• 12 IAAF Athletics World Championships
• 6 Athletics European Championships
• 6 IBSF/Bobsleigh World Championships
• 2 World Para Athletics Championships
• 1 Asian Games and 2 Asian Championships
• In the process, has won the following medals and achievements at Major Championships.
• Athletics
• 2024 Olympic Games, Paris, France: Top 16. New Asian Record in Shot Put (21.80m) M. Tolo, summer 2024
• 2023 Asian Games: 2 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals and 1 Bronze Medal
• 2020 Olympic Games: 4th Place - Switzerland relay 4x100m team
• 2017 World Para Athletics Championships: Gold Medal at 100m T44 (Jonnie Peacock)
• 2016 & 2012 Paralympic Games: Gold Medal at 100m T44 (Jonnie Peacock)
• 2017 European Indoor Championships: Gold Medal at 60m (Richard Kilty)
• 2008 Olympic Games: Bronze Medal (4x400m) - Great Britain
• 2004 Olympic Games: Silver Medal (4x400m) - Australia
• 2007 & 2009 IAAF World Championships: 1 Silver Medal & 2 Bronze Medals (4x400m & 4x100m) - Great Britain
• 2001 World Championships: Bronze Medals (4x400m) - Australia
• 2006 & 2010 European Championships: Gold Medal & Silver Medal (4x100m & 4x400m) - Great Britain
• 2008 World Indoor Championships: Bronze Medal (4x400m) - Great Britain
• 2007, 2008 & 2011 European Indoor Championships: 3 Silver Medals (4x400m) - Great Britain
• 2006 World Cup: Silver Medal (4x100m) - Great Britain
• 1998 World Junior Championships: 2 Medals (400m & 4x400m) Australia
• Bobsleigh
• 2017 World Cup: Gold Medal - Great Britain
• 2014 Winter Olympic Games: Bronze Medal - Great Britain

• British Bobsleigh
• Performance Coach/ Head of Athletes Development
• Jun 2011 – March 2019
• Create and drive a world class environment and medal winning culture across the whole program while contributing to the program's strategic direction and performance
• Responsible for a range of operational processes related to the 2014 & 2018 Olympic Program
• Develop, implement and evaluate speed, power and push-start programs as well as strength & conditioning, speed and sport-specific development services to enhance elite athletic performance
• Key Achievements
• Team GB Coach for XIII Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia (Bronze Medal) and XXIII OG in PyeongChang , South Korea
• GB National Team Coach at the IBSF Bobsleigh World Cup & World Championships at 2011 - 2018 seasons
• The team progressed from a 20th place finish in the 2011/12 IBSF World Championship season, to 4th at the 2016 IBSF World Championships, to 2nd at the 2018 IBSF World Cup
• Chelsea Football Club
• Sprint & Speed Agility Coach
• Jul 2011 – Dec 2013
• Delivered bespoke coaching programs to youth and reserve teams as well as designated first team players
• Improve athletes' foot specific movement, technique and physical conditioning through tailored agility, speed sessions
• Focused on strength development specific to acceleration and maximum speed development, agility and speed strength
• British Athletics
• Sprints & Relays Lead / National Event Coordinator
• Apr 2006 - May 2011
• Olympic Games 2008, 2014 & 2016
• Team GB/Team GB Coach/ Manager
• Maximized the development of elite national athletes in line with the national program's direction and targets
• Coordinated all administrative services involved with event development and the management of financial transactions against budget
• Planned, developed and delivered key components within the Education Program
• Continually liaised with management, sponsors and educational bodies to deal with queries, resolve arising issues, produce reports and other documents, and complete general administrative duties
• Contributed to the work programs of employed Performance Coaches and Personal Coaches on the World Class Performance Plan to assist in the development of training and competition strategies
• Served as an event expert on selection panels and ensured the effective use of competitions to contribute toward the aims and objectives of the World Class Performance Plan
• Advised on the recruitment and development of the 'next generation' of elite coaches
• Bronze Medal at 2008 Olympic Games
• Lead National Team Coach for the Sprints & Relays program at the following events: 2007 & 2009 World Championships; 2006 & 2010 European Championships; 2006, 2008 & 2010 World Indoor Championships; 2007, 2009 & 2011 Indoor European Championships
• Testimonial
• Michael - my third and final coach - taught me so much about sprint technique. He also exposed me to a whole new set of coaching ideas and philosophies that he had gained through his upbringing in the USSR, coaching in Australia, shadowing top coaches from the USA and finally coaching some really talented British athletes.
• Craig Pickering – British Athletics & Bobsleigh Olympian
• KNAU (Royal Netherlands Athletics Union)
• Sprints & Relays National Coach
• Feb 2005 - Apr 2006
• Managed and assisted sprint coaches throughout the Royal Netherlands Athletics Union's national program
• Coordinated, monitored, evaluated and refined the technical coaching of a specific event group to ensure both the delivery of effective support, and clear progression amongst the national squad athletes
• Key Achievement
• National Team Coach for Long Sprints & Relays program
• 2005 European U23 Championships (Bronze Medal and Dutch National Record)
• Athletics Australia
• Oct 1996 - Jan 2005
• Implemented and managed the senior elite and elite development squads
• Acted as a key figurehead in the day to day leadership of the event group, liaising with athletes and coaches both directly and through performance contacts
• Coordinated administrative functions and the financial management involved with event development
• Contributed to the development of coaches and the design of training and competition strategies
• Lead National Team Coach for the Sprints & Relays Program at the following events: 2000 & 2004 Olympic Games (Silver Medal) 1997,1999, 2001 & 2003 World Championships; 1998 & 2002 Commonwealth Games
• The luxury of training with someone like Michael was that he was a ready-made analytical machine. He was so caught up in getting things right technically.
• Matt Shirvington – Australian Great Sprinter
• In addition, has worked as a Advisor & Assistant Coach for the professional boxers:
• Kostya Tszyu (1994 - 2000): Four time World Light Heavyweight Champion; Undisputed Light Welterweight Champion
• Nikolai Valuev (1997 – 1998): Two time WBA Heavyweight Champion

• Athletes
• James Dasaolu
• 100m - 9.91 / 60m - 6.47
• Joel Fearon
• 100m - 9.98 | Athletics & Bobsleigh
• Jonnie Peacock
• 100m T44- 10.64
• William Sharman
• 110m H- 13.16
• Richard Kilty
• 100m - 10.01
• 60m - 6.49
• Harry Aikines -Aryeetey
• 100m - 10.08
• Matt Shirvington (Australia)
• 100m - 10.03
• Craig Pickering
• 100m-10.13|Athletics& Bobsleigh
• Leon Baptiste
• 200m-20.43
• Robert Lathouwers (The Netherlands)
• 400m -46.52 (800m - 1m 44.81
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• John Steffensen (Australia)
• 400m - 44.72
• Patrick Dwyer (Australia)
• 400m-44.73
• Clinton Hill (Australia)
• 400m-45.00
• Teams & National Federations
• Australia (Athletics)
• Relay 4x400m
• The Netherlands (Athletics)
• Relay4X400m
• Great Britain (Athletics)
• Great Britain (Bobsleigh)
• 4man Bobsled
• Achievements
• 2014 European Championships Gold Medallist - 100m Second Fastest Briton of all time at 100m
• 2014 Winter Olympic Games -3rd Place/ Bobsleigh 4man One of the Fastest Briton of all time at 100m
• 2012 & 2016 Paralympic Games Champion at 100m 2013& 2017 IPC & Para Athletics World Champion at 100m
• 2009 IAAF World Championships - 4th Place
• 2001& 2013 IAAF World Championships - 5th Place
• 2014 IAAF World Indoor Champion at 60m
• 2015 & 2017 European Indoor Champion at 60m
• 2005 IAAF World Youth and 2006 World Junior Champion - 100m 2014 European Championships Bronze Medallist - 100m 2016 Olympic Games 5th Place at relay 4x100m
• Fastest white man' from 1998 to 2010 4th & 5th Places at World Indoor Championships -60m 2001 World Championships Bronze Medallist
• 2007 World Championships Bronze Medallist - 4x400m 2006 U23 & 2005 European Junior Champion - 100m
• 2010 Double Commonwealth Games Champion - 200m & 4x100m
• Dutch multiple National Champion. Two times Olympian
• 2004 Olympic Games Silver Medallist - 4x400m 2006 Double Commonwealth Champion - 400m & 4x400m
• 2004 Olympic Games Silver Medallist - 4x400m
• 2001 IAAF World Championships - 3rd Place. 1995 IAAF WC - 2nd Place
• 2004 Olympic Games, Athens - 2nd Place
• 2005 U23 European Championships - 3rd Place
• 2007 & 2009 IAAF World Championships - 3rd Place 2008European Championships - 1st Place & 2010 - 2nd Place at 4x400m 2008 Olympic Games - 3rd Place (both men's & women's 4x400m team) 2009 IAAF World Championships - 2nd Place. 2010 World Indoor - 3rd Place
• 2014 Winter Olympic Games - 3rd Place

• Link 1: Team GB Sochi 2014 Media Guide
• Link 2: Team GB Relay Technique
• Link 3: Michael's work with Chelsea FC
• Link 4: Leon Baptiste's Commonwealth Gold
• Link 5: Michael's move to the Netherlands
• Link 6: Team Khmel Sprint Squad