Iwan Thomas

Iwan Thomas

Welsh sprinter, 400m specialist and Olympic speaker Iwan Thomas has represented both Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Cup and the IAAF World Cup. For Wales, h

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Jack Burnell

Jack Burnell

Jack Burnell is an incredibly talented open water swimmer and Olympic speaker, who sees the value of bringing what he learns in sport to the world of business. Having trained in business management, Jack regularly brings

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Jack Whelbourne

Jack Whelbourne

Nottingham-born short track speed skater and Olympic speaker Jack Whelbourne is as popular on stage as he is in the rink. His two greatest achievements to date are being part of the British relay team that broke the worl

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a talented athlete who specialises in heptathlons and long jump. Throughout the course of her illustrious career, Jackie has won the heart of the nation and has even been voted the Greatest Female

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Jade Jones

Jade Jones

Athlete and Olympic speaker Jade Jones OBE is best known for winning Great Britain’s first-ever taekwondo gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. As a speaker, Jade shares her experience of elite sport, discussin

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Jake Jarman

Jake Jarman

Jake Jarman is a remarkable 22-year-old British gymnast who has made significant strides in the world of gymnastics, leaving an indelible mark on European, Commonwealth, and World Championships. His debut at the 2024 Par

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James Cracknell

James Cracknell

James Cracknell is as popular on the water as he is on the screen and stage, a testament to not just his athletic skill, but his likeable nature too. The two time Olympic gold medal winner featured on 2019’s Strictly Com

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James Guy

James Guy

James Guy MBE is a highly decorated British swimmer specialising in freestyle and butterfly events. He has won multiple Olympic gold medals and is one of the most successful swimmers in British history, with numerous Wor

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James Woods

James Woods

British freestyle skier and Olympic speaker James Woods has already acquired several fistfuls of medals. Having won well over ten medals throughout his wonderful career, Woods is no stranger to success and often talks ab

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Jamie Baulch

Jamie Baulch

Nottingham-born Jamie Baulch is a British sprint athlete, Olympic speaker and television presenter who has won gold and silver medals at all the major sporting events. An influential character within the world of athleti

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Jamie Murray

Jamie Murray

The older brother of the prolific tennis player Andy Murray, Jamie Murray OBE is best known for his talent in mixed doubles tennis. Both a recognisable and prominent player, Jaime has won numerous titles and played at Gr

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Jamie Staff

Jamie Staff

Racing cyclist, coach and Olympic speaker Jamie Staff MBE began his sporting career as a BMX rider where he tasted a great deal of success, becoming the BMX world champion in 1996 before he made the switch back to track

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What Can an Olympian or Paralympian Bring to My Event?

Olympic and Paralympic athletes are booked equipped with transformative life lessons. Having personally experienced great success and failure, joy and disappointment, their insight into peak performance enlightens audiences. For corporate events, these speakers improve workplace motivation, cohesion and wellbeing.   

Athletes are natural entertainers. No strangers to the sporting stage, their confidence and charisma will captivate audiences, ensuring the success of your event. As after dinner speakers, Olympians and Paralympians have a lifetime of stories to tell, like their journey from amateur to professional.   

Since the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics, the Games have been an integral part of our sporting culture. As such, British athletes will instil national pride in your audience, embodying exactly what it means to be a sporting legend. 

A Paralympian or Olympian will bring star quality to your event. They will be instantly recognised by your audience, so will generate a buzz around your occasion, driving interest and ticket sales. If you wish to organise a truly unforgettable corporate conference or public event, consider hiring a global athlete to attend! 

Sir Chris Hoy

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