Heidi Long, 2024 Olympic bronze medallist, 2022 World & European Champion, elite rower, leader, and Oxford researcher, inspires audiences on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and women’s health. A passionate advocate for gender equality in sports and a future Team GB contender for LA 2028.
Heidi Long is a British Olympic rower whose journey exemplifies resilience, leadership, and excellence. With over a decade of dedication to her sport, she has risen to become one of the most accomplished athletes in British rowing. A proud bronze medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Heidi’s achievements extend far beyond the podium, reflecting her commitment to pushing boundaries and inspiring others. As a 2022 World and European Champion in the coxless four, she has proven herself on the international stage, showcasing her talent, determination, and ability to thrive under pressure.
Heidi began her rowing journey at Marlow Rowing Club in 2010, where her passion for the sport was ignited. This early dedication led her to the University of Virginia, where she competed at an elite collegiate level and served as captain of the women’s rowing team. During her tenure, she cultivated a high-performance culture centred on grit, belief, and teamwork, laying the foundation for her success as both an athlete and leader. Currently pursuing academic excellence, Heidi is enrolled at the University of Oxford, conducting research into the impact of ultra-processed foods on female fertility. This unique blend of athletic and academic achievements highlights her multifaceted capabilities and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Among Heidi’s most notable accomplishments is her gold medal at the 2022 World Rowing Championships, followed by a European Championship victory in the same year. In 2024, she was a key member of the Great Britain women’s eight that secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, cementing her reputation as a world-class rower. With ambitions to compete in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race 2025 and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, Heidi’s journey is far from over, and her future promises even greater triumphs.
As a speaker, Heidi captivates audiences with her insights on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and women’s health. Her advocacy for gender equality in sports and her ability to inspire others to overcome challenges make her talks transformative. Heidi’s combination of elite athletic performance, leadership experience, and groundbreaking research positions her as an exceptional and motivational figure, ready to engage and empower audiences worldwide.
2024 Olympic bronze medallist in women’s eight
2022 World Champion in coxless four
2022 European Champion in coxless four
Captain of the University of Virginia women’s rowing team
Current researcher at the University of Oxford, focusing on women’s health
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