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Hall of Fame 2009

Steve gets inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame 2009.

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Celebrity Britains best dish 2009

Steve went up against Jenny Bond and Ingrid Tarrent in the hit TV show. Steve opted for a Blue cheese, cheese cake which divided the judges and was eliminated in the first round. Steve said, " I went for something unusual and knew it wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea."

The Real Hustle

Click the video on the right to find out if Steve wins the bet on the real hustle show...

Pro Celeb Darts 2008

Steve teamed up with darts legend James Wade to win the Party Poker pro celeb darts tournament. After a 3-0 victory over Barneveld and Phil Tufnall in the Semis, Backley and Wade had to face Phil 'the Power' Taylor and Razor Ruddock in the final. It came down to Backley to throw the double which he did on his second dart to take the title.

"I took a step back during the final and looked around because I was in awe of playing with Phil Taylor and James Wade" said Backley. "I didn't think it could get any better, and then I hit the winning double!"

BBC 5 live Radio summarizer

Beijing was Steve’s 1st Olympics on the ‘other side of the fence’. Steve said, “I now get it, the Olympics that is. It’s enormous and it’s fabulous. I am so fortunate to have worked as a broadcaster at the event that I love so much.”

Columnist - The Times (India)

Columnist - The Times (India) during the Beijing Olympics

Newsnight August 2008

Steve appeared and went toe to toe with Jonathan Aitken to debate the issue of redemption. Aitken who learnt about it the hard way, in prison, believes in a second chance. The former Olympic athlete Steve Backley stood firm on the ground that once you have cheated, you should never be allowed back into the athletics arena as you have potentially life long benefits. A lively debate ensued...

All Star Mr and Mrs 2008

Steve and his wife Clare, took on and won against Robin Gibb and his wife Dwina and Theo Walcott with his partner Melanie in the Saturday night classic TV show.

Steve said, “It was great fun and more importantly helped to raise money for a really important cause. We also got to meet two absolute legends in Theo and Robin.”

Dancing on Ice 2008

He may have picked up medals at three consecutive Olympic Games but Steve faced his toughest challenge ever as he swapped his javelin for a pair of ice-skates.

"Being a complete novice, being six foot five and 16 stone did not do me any favours on Dancing on Ice. I was a complete fish out of water."

Steve did however manage to make it to a very credible week 6 in the 10 week show and survived a record 4 skate-offs.

They Think it’s all over – stand in Captain

Steve appeared many times on the hit TV show as a mystery guest, a panellist and as a stand in captain for Gary Lineker.

Weakest Link 2007

Steve appeared on the celebrity special of A Weakest link alongside Ricky Hatton, Peter Schmeichael and Mark Foster.

Question of Sport regular

Left: Steve as Mystery Guest May 2009 and right: Steve alongside Matt dawson as captain and Harry Redknap