Championships and major races
| Event | Place |
|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | — |
| 1984 Summer Olympics | — |
Medals and awards
| BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award | 1979 |
| Princess of Asturias Award for Sports | 1987 |
| Companion of Honour | — |
| L'Équipe Champion of Champions | 1981 |
| Gold Olympic Order | 2012 |
| Bislett medal | 1979 |
| Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | — |
| IAAF Hall of Fame | 2012 |