Brett Morse
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 February 1989 Penarth, Wales |
| Occupation(s) | Professional model, sports performance coach |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 270 lb (120 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus throw |
| Club | Birchfield Harriers |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 66.84m (Welsh record) World 8th ranking (2013) |
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].
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 left his studies to pursue opportunities in professional modeling, describing it as an "unexpected calling."[4] He is a member of the Birchfield Harriers athletics club [1].
Athletics Career
Morse established himself as a dominant force in British throwing early in his career. Under the guidance of coach Andy Brittan, he became the first Welshman to win the British discus title in 2010. 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 [5].
Despite the surrounding discussion, Morse represented Wales at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, placing sixth [6]. At the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, he advanced to the final, finishing 12th in the world [7].
2012 London Olympics and Peak Performance
At the 2012 GB Olympic Trials in Birmingham, Morse secured second place with a throw of 62.27m [8]. He was subsequently selected for the Great Britain team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, competing at the Olympic Stadium in August 2012 [9]. He has since been granted the post-nominal title OLY by the World Olympians Association.
The 2013 season marked a career-best period where Morse extended his Welsh national record to 66.84m and reclaimed the British Championship title [10]. 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.
Later Career and Championships
Morse continued to compete at a high level, placing fifth at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow [11]. He returned to work with former coach Nigel Bevan in 2015. In 2018, Morse secured his fourth British discus championship title [10].
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 [12].
Based in Cardiff, Morse operates as a sports performance coach, utilizing his Olympic background to train athletes in speed and strength development. He also remains active in local sports, competing as a goalkeeper and midfielder for DC United in the Welsh Churches Football League (WCFL) [13].
