Every four years the Olympic Games throws up new sporting heroes with brilliant stories to inspire delegates at all types of conferences. We work with some of the UK`s finest Olympians for both keynote speeches or after dinner entertainment.
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Former top athlete and four time Olympian, Donna holds the rare distinction of representing Great Britain at four successive Olympic Games (1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008). She now focuses on motivational and inspirational presentations to companies, schools and universities. Olympian – Keynote Speaker – Strategist!
Donna Fraser OBE
From promising young footballer to world class sprinter, Adam ran in the 2012 Olympics, making the semi finals in the 100m. He also competed in the 200m in the 2013 World Championships in Moscow. He took the Silver medal in the 100m sprint at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Gold in the 200m at the European Athletics Championships.
Adam Gemili
Serial businessman and entrepreneur PY Gerbeau is credited with the success of 9 turnarounds including Disney Land Paris. PY Gerbeau is now a visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Rescue at London Business School and Imperial College. Brilliant speaker on leadership and teamwork.
PY Gerbeau
Double Olympic medallist and former World, European and Commonwealth swimming champion. Nick is also a sports commentator and broadcaster as well as having his own sports communications and development business.
Nick Gillingham MBE
The twin misfortunes of losing his hair when he was 10 years old and being dyslexic spurred Duncan on to win Olympic Gold for the 100m Breaststroke in Moscow.
Duncan Goodhew
Britain's most successful female rower, with five medals from five consecutive games. Chair of UK Sport . An elegant sought after keynote speaker
Katherine Grainger DBE
At the London 2012 Olympic Games Alex raced in the men's four and won gold. The crew led from the start in a magnificent final. Alex has also twice won gold in the rowing World Championships.
Alex Gregory
Britain's most successful Paralympic athlete ever! She is now an active member of the Upper House who campaigns on accessibility issues. Very popular speaker, and lovely lady.
Tanni Grey Thompson
Sally has a special place in the nation's hearts as one of Britain's most popular female sportspeople. She is the only woman ever to hold four major track titles concurrently - Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth - and yet had to fight back from numerous injury setbacks. Does a lot of consultancy work with clients, setting up programmes to get their staff more engaged in physical activity and health.
Sally Gunnell
It was during the boxing super heavyweight finals at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney that the nation stayed up until the early hours of the morning to watch Audley Harrison punch his way to a remarkable gold medal victory, becoming the first British heavyweight in 32 years to top the boxing podium.
Audley Harrison
London 2012 Olympian and the reigning Commonwealth Heptathlon Champion. A sportswoman, health and fitness expert, model, personal trainer, presenter, young entrepreneur, and radio and TV personality. She is naturally outgoing, full of energy, passionate and charismatic.
Louise Hazel
Anna Hemmings was 6 times World Kayak Champion and is a truly motivating speaker. Anna fought back from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) to regain her European and World titles. Drawing on her own experiences, she inspires her audience and shows how you can achieve anything you put your mind to.
Anna Hemmings
Olympic and World Champion gold medallist cox, Garry is the BBC's chief rowing correspondent. His role as cox in a rowing team is all about providing the leadership and focus around which the individual rowers come together as a team working in unison. Garry has carried over his success into other areas of his life and is a speaker not defined by his sports past but his future based on the setting of new challenges!
Garry Herbert
Kelly Holmes victory in the Athens 800 and 1500 metres Olympic finals proved one thing that her fans always knew: she's one of the most talented middle distance runners Great Britain has ever had. Since retiring she was a tireless supporter of London 2012, and is a popular motivational speaker.
Kelly Holmes
The hero of London 2012 Olympics, and master of track cycling, Sir Chris Hoy surpassed Sir Steve Redgrave as Britain's most successful Olympian after adding keirin gold to his team sprint success, giving him a total of six Olympic golds and a silver.
Chris Hoy