Colin Boreham

Colin Boreham (born 26 March 1954) is a British athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Representing Northern Ireland, he finished eighth in the decathlon at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.

Early life
He attended Bournemouth School, then studied Physical Education at the University of Birmingham in 1975.

He completed one year at University of California, Berkeley. He has a teaching certificate from St Luke's College Exeter.

Career
He taught at Queen's University Belfast, where he was director of physical education from 1977.

He held the British high jump record in 1974, 6ft 11, which lasted one year.

Personal life
He married Sue, with two daughters and a son.