Adam Gemili Joins Chelsea Academy as Speed Coach After Athletic Retirement
Adam Gemili has announced his athletic retirement after a 14-year career. He will join Chelsea Academy part time to work as a speed coach.
Rapid rise and early background
Gemili moved quickly from football to sprinting as a teenager. He played at Dagenham and Redbridge academy before focusing on athletics.
He left Chelsea’s youth setup at 15. While there, he trained alongside Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Major competitions and honours
Gemili made his Olympic debut aged 18 at London 2012. He later faced stars such as Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Yohan Blake on the global stage.
- World Championships 2017: 4x100m gold (with Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, CJ Ujah and Daniel Talbot).
- Four European gold medals across his career.
- Fourth place in the 200m at the 2016 Olympics and 2019 World Championships.
- Fourth in the 4x100m in 2023.
From athlete to coach
After retiring, Gemili will share his sprinting know-how with Chelsea’s academy players. The role is part time.
He plans to build an independent academy to teach speed to sprinters, footballers, and other young athletes. He wants to show them how to optimise pace.
What he brings to Chelsea
Gemili combines football and athletics experience. That gives him a unique perspective on improving on-field speed.
He emphasises teaching what “fast” should feel like. He hopes academy players will take practical lessons from his journey.
Personal reflections and outlook
Gemili describes a modest upbringing in Dartford and hard work as key to his progress. He says social media has increased pressure on young players.
He believes home championships inspire cities and nations. He urged agreement on hosting arrangements for future events, including the 2029 bid.
Filmogaz.com will follow developments as Gemili begins his new role at Chelsea Academy. His move marks a clear link between elite athletics and youth football coaching.
