Joey Duck

Joey Duck

British athlete, Joey Duck, doesn’t just have a great name, she is also a highly popular Olympic speaker who has a whole string of anecdotes and stories to relate from her experiences at the top of her sport. Not just a

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Jon Norfolk

Jon Norfolk

Jon Norfolk MBE has been instrumental in the success of Team GB Cycling ever since the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Now the Team GB Cycling Para-Cycling Head Coach, his energy and commitment to nurturing his fellow cyclists is

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Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards

One of sports genuine gentlemen, Jonathan was the world record holder in the triple jump for more than 20 years and he has been Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European champion – at one point in 2002, he held the top s

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Jonnie Peacock

Jonnie Peacock

Jonnie Peacock MBE is an amputee sprinter and a two-time Paralympic Gold medallist who represents Great Britain. He has competed at three different Paralympic Games, achieving a podium position in all three. Peacock was

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Josh Landmann

Josh Landmann

Josh Landmann is a talented para-athlete who has been no stranger to adversity throughout his life. Talented in the disciplines of para-triathlon and para-alpine slalom, Josh is both a determined and hard-working sportsm

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Karen Darke

Karen Darke

Inspirational Paralympic speaker Karen Darke definitely knows a thing or two about overcoming challenges. She was an eager runner, climber and all-round outdoor sportsperson but since she fell off a cliff she has been pa

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Karen Pickering

Karen Pickering

There are swimmers and there is Karen Pickering MBE, an inspirational athlete and Olympic speaker who has set up the Karen Pickering SWIM Schools and the Karen Pickering SWIM Foundation, the latter providing bursaries fo

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Katarina Johnson Thompson is famed for her talent in the heptathlon as a British track and field athlete. Having spent time competing at the Olympic Games for Britain, Katarina has earned a reputation as a committed and

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Kate Richardson-Walsh

Kate Richardson-Walsh

Kate Richardson-Walsh MBE is famed for being the England Hockey team captain for 13 years and representing England in Olympic Hockey. Showing a life-long dedication to Hockey, Kate has earned the hearts of the nation alo

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Katharine Merry

Katharine Merry

Olympic medal winner, sprinter and Olympic speaker Katharine Merry has proved that age is no barrier – she was the fastest in the world when she was 14 (running 7.35s indoors in the 60m, achieving a record that she till

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Katherine Copeland

Katherine Copeland

Talk about having an instant yet lasting impact on a sport: rower and Olympic speaker Katherine ‘Kat’ Copeland MBE had only been in the senior Great Britain rowing team squad for two seasons when she won an Olympic gold

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Katherine Grainger

Katherine Grainger

Katherine Grainger is a British rower best known for her success at the London Olympics in 2012. Born in Glasgow, the Olympic speaker is one of the most successful British sportswomen in history, boasting an Olympic gold

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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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