The News Agents Weekend Edition: The incredible story of Eugene Amo-Dadzie AKA 'The World's Fastest Accountant' - The Sports Agents
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Sep 12, 2025 Eugene Amo-Dadzie, a British sprinter and accountant, is known as 'The World's Fastest Accountant.' He shares his incredible journey of transitioning from a corporate accountant to a record-breaking sprinter at age 27. Eugene discusses how he matched his idol Linford Christie's 100m time, emphasizing it's never too late to chase your dreams. The conversation also touches on balancing family and finances while pursuing an unconventional sports career, proving that extraordinary achievements can arise from ordinary beginnings.
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Late Start From A Football Pitch
- Eugene started athletics only after a friend encouraged him to try a local track meet while he was playing Saturday-league football.
- He began formal training with a coach after that single Tuesday-night session and was a true beginner into his late 20s.
From Corporate Ambition To Sprinting
- Eugene planned a conventional corporate path aiming to become a CFO and didn't dream of an athletics career.
- He played football as a youth and only dabbled in school track before returning to sport much later.
9.87 Felt Surreal And Full Circle
- Eugene described the surreal moment when he ran 9.87 and how he celebrated with shouting and worship afterwards.
- He connected the result to a video message Linford Christie had sent years earlier, calling it a full-circle moment.