Brett Morse

Brett Morse
OLY
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Welsh)
Born (1989-02-11) 11 February 1989
Penarth, Wales
OccupationsProfessional model, sports performance coach
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight270 lb (120 kg)
Sport
CountryWales Wales
United Kingdom United Kingdom
SportTrack and field
Event
Discus throw
ClubBirchfield Harriers
Coached byAndy Brittan (–2010)
Vésteinn Hafsteinsson (2011–2012)
Nigel Bevan (2015–)
Achievements and titles
Personal bests66.84m (Welsh record)
Medal record

World Rankings

  • 2013: World 8th
  • 2011: World #1 (U23)

Championships

  • 4-time British Champion

Brett Morse, OLY (born 11 February 1989) is a British professional model, sports performance coach, and former track and field athlete who competed in the discus throw. He represented Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics and is a four-time British champion.[1]

Biography

Born in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales,[2] Morse set the British under-20 discus record in 2008 with a mark of 60.46m, which stood for eleven years before being surpassed in 2019.[3] He attended Cardiff Metropolitan University but discontinued his studies to pursue full-time professional modeling, which he described in an interview as an "unexpected calling."[4] He is a member of the Birchfield Harriers athletics club.[1]

Athletics career

Under the guidance of coach Andy Brittan, he became the first Welshman to win the British discus title in 2010.[5] His career drew media attention when he was coached by Vésteinn Hafsteinsson, a partnership that was discussed in national media due to Hafsteinsson's historical competition ban following the 1984 Olympics.[6]

Despite the surrounding discussion, Morse represented Wales at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, placing sixth.[7]

In 2011, Morse entered the European Under-23 Championships in Ostrava ranked first in his age category.[8] He recorded no mark in the final.[9] At the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, he advanced to the final and finished 12th.[10]

2012 London Olympics

At the 2012 GB Olympic Trials in Birmingham, Morse secured second place with a throw of 62.27m.[11] He was subsequently selected for the Great Britain team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, competing at the Olympic Stadium in August 2012.[12]

He finished the year ranked 8th on the World Best list, one of only four British athletes to achieve a top-ten world ranking in their respective disciplines that year.[13]

In recognition of his status as an Olympian, he has since been granted the post-nominal title OLY by the World Olympians Association.

Later career and championships

Morse continued competing internationally, placing fifth at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.[14] He returned to train with former coach Nigel Bevan in 2015, and secured his fourth British discus championship title in 2018.[5]

International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  Great Britain and  Wales
2010 Commonwealth Games Delhi, India 6th Discus throw 58.91 m
2011 European U23 Championships Ostrava, Czech Republic — Discus throw NM
World Championships Daegu, South Korea 12th Discus throw 62.69 m
2012 Olympic Games London, United Kingdom 35th (q) Discus throw 58.18 m
2013 World Championships Moscow, Russia 23rd (q) Discus throw 59.23 m
2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow, United Kingdom 5th Discus throw 60.48 m
2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast, Australia 10th Discus throw 56.70 m

Post-athletics, modeling, and coaching

Following his retirement from elite discus, Morse transitioned into professional modeling, specializing in the "big and tall" and "muscle-fit" sectors. Represented by Bridge Models, he has featured in global campaigns for brands including Levi's, River Island, and Dressmann.[15]

Based in Cardiff, Morse operates as a sports performance coach, utilizing his Olympic background to train athletes in speed and strength development.

Health and advocacy

Morse has spoken publicly regarding his long-term diagnosis of Crohn's disease and his experiences with related depression and anxiety while maintaining a career in elite sports. He has collaborated with organizations like Crohn's & Colitis UK and advocated for increased mental health awareness among elite athletes.

Personal life

Morse resides in Cardiff, Wales, and is an active member of the South Wales athletic and football communities.

References

  1. 1 2 "Brett Morse: Team GB". British Olympic Association. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Brett Morse". BBC Wales. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "James Tomlinson breaks British Under 20 discus record". Western Telegraph. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Greenaway, Heather (12 November 2017). "Olympian turned top plus model is challenging male beauty standards". Daily Record. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  5. 1 2 "AAA Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Hart, Simon (6 December 2011). "London 2012 Olympics: UK Athletics accused of encouraging Brett Morse to work with controversial coach". The Telegraph. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Commonwealth Games 2010: Greene grabs Wales' first gold". BBC Sport. 10 October 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  8. ↑ Finch, Hannah (21 March 2013). "Athletics: Discus ace Brett Morse heads British challenge in European Championships". Wales Online. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "Brett MORSE". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "World Athletics 2011: Jessica Ennis edged out in Daegu". BBC Sport. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "GB Olympic Athletics Trials - as it happened". BBC Sport. 24 June 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "London 2012 Men's Discus Throw". Official site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  13. ↑ Finch, Hannah (21 March 2013). "Athletics: Discus ace Brett Morse heads British challenge in European Championships". Wales Online. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "Commonwealth Games 2014 Glasgow Results - Men's Discus Throw". Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  15. ↑ "Brett Morse Portfolio". Bridge Models. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
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