Chris Boardman reappointed as Chair for Sport England.
The Secretary of State has reappointed Chris Boardman as Chair for Sport England for a term of four years from 22 July 2025 to 21 July 2029.
Chris Boardman
In 1992, Chris Boardman won Britain鈥檚 first Olympic cycling gold medal in 73 years. He went on to claim several world titles and wore the leader鈥檚 jersey in the Tour de France on three occasions before retiring in 2000.
After his sporting career, Chris played a pivotal role in transforming British Cycling into a global powerhouse and founded Boardman Bikes. The eponymous brand quickly became Britain鈥檚 fastest-growing bike company and expanded its reach to over 80 countries. Chris鈥檚 passion for cycling evolved into a broader commitment to promoting active travel and helping people integrate physical activity into their daily lives. Collaborating closely with Regional Mayor Andy Burnham, he became Greater Manchester鈥檚 first Active Travel Commissioner. He later established Active Travel England on behalf of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In addition to his role as England鈥檚 Active Travel Commissioner, Chris has chaired Sport England for the past four years, guiding the sector through the challenges of the pandemic and championing efforts to make sport and physical activity accessible to everyone鈥攔egardless of background or income.