Sports and Adventure Speakers

Adventurers Some extraordinary and inspirational Adventurers who share some of their amazing stories..

Athletics Some heroes, legends and presenters from the world of Athletics past and present..

Badminton Some Badminton heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Boxing Some Boxing heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Cricket Some Cricket heroes, legends and presenters past and present

Cycling Some Cycling heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Football Some Football heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Golf Some heroes, legends and presenters from the world of Golf past and present..

Motorsport Some heroes, legends and presenters from the world of Motorsport past and present..

Paralympics & disabled heroes Some Paralympic & disabled heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Rowing & Sailing Some heroes, legends and presenters from the world of Rowing & Sailing past and present..

Rugby Some Rugby heroes, legends and presenters past and present ..

Skating Some Skating heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Skiing Some Skiing heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Snooker Some Snooker heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Swimming & Diving Some Swimming & Diving heroes, legends and presenters past and present..

Tennis Some Tennis heroes, legends and presenters past and present...

Adrian Flanagan Adventurer, entrepreneur and author. In May 2008 he completed the final leg of his remarkable journey to be the first yachtsman to single-handedly sail vertically (north to south) round the earth.

Alastair Cook English international cricket player

Alastair Humphreys Round the World Cyclist, Motivational Speaker, Adventurer, Global Traveller, Author.

Andrew Cooney In January 2003 Andrew Cooney joined the ranks of world explorers when he successfully completed his World Record attempt to be the Youngest Person to Walk to the South Pole.

Andrew Strauss The England Cricket Captain, one of only 3 England Captains EVER to successfully lead England to Ashes victories home and away

Andy Cave With careful planning and a wonderful ability to both lead and be part of a team, this skilled mountaineer has shown how strength of mind and determination can overcome the toughest of life's challenges

Andy Nicol Scottish Rugby legend, former Scotland captain and British Lion

Annabel Croft Former British tennis champion now TV presenter, motivational speaker and busy awards host

Barry McGuigan One of the best boxers of his generation winning the British, European and World Featherweight Titles.

Bear Grylls The Youngest Briton To Climb Mount Everest and now one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in Europe

Ben Ainslie Olympic Gold medallist sailor Ben Ainslie is an experienced motivational and interactive speaker.

Ben Fogle Adventurer, presenter and writer Ben Fogle is much in demand on the corporate circuit presenting awards and motivational speaking

Ben Saunders Ben Saunders is the youngest person ever to ski solo to the North Pole, a challenge described by Reinhold Messner as 'ten times as dangerous as Everest', ..

Boris Becker Boris Becker was the redheaded teenager that took the world by surprise in 1985 by winning Wimbledon - and finished his career with 49 singles titles and 15 doubles titles

Brian Moore Former England and British Lions rugby union hooker, aka 'The Pitbull', is now the most forthright commentator in the game.

Catherine Destiville To learn a few things about motivation you want to speak to Catherine. She's one of the most adventurous and exciting climbers in the world. an accomplished speaker in both English and her native French, sometimes arriving to deliver her inspirational presentations in full climbing regalia!

Colin Jackson CBE Quite simply, one of the greatest athletes in the history of British Athletics winning medals and holding world records at 110 metre hurdles.

Colin Montgomerie With over 40 tournament victories around the world, Colin Montgomerie is one of the most recognizable names in the game of golf

Daley Thompson CBE Daley Thompson claims more decathlon honours than anybody before or after him. He was the first person ever to hold the World, Olympic, Commonwealth and European titles at the same time, as well as the World Record. He was unbeaten in competition for 9 years

Dame Kelly Holmes Double Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athlete and inspirational speaker

Dame Tanni Grey Thompson DBE Dame Tanni Grey Thompson is Britain's most successful Paralympic athlete ever and an articulate and exceptional motivational speaker

David Davies OBE Former Executive Director of the Football Association following 22 years as a BBC correspondent and presenter

Debra Searle MBE Debra is a professional adventurer, author and TV presenter. She is also a keynote speaker par excellence who is trusted by the worlds top organisations

Dee Caffari MBE One of Britain's most inspirational women, Dee Caffari is the first woman in history to sail solo, non-stop both ways around the world.

Derek Redmond 400m, individual and relay, Olympian and World Champion. In telling his story, Derek Redmond takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, but also explains the secrets of his success both as an individual and within a team.

Dr Mike Stroud OBE Dr Mike Stroud is an adventurer and world authority on endurance and nutrition

Ed Coats Dr Ed Coats was plucked out of obscurity and thrust into the limelight, when he was chosen to join James Cracknell and Ben Fogle on their epic race to the South Pole in 2009

Frank Dick OBE (Dr) Former British Olympic Coach and an extraordinary speaker with the power to inspire and motivate audiences

Gail Emms Gail Emms is one of the Worlds top seeds in Badminton mixed doubles and is available individually or as a pair with mixed doubles partner Nathan Robertson.

Gareth Chilcott Gareth Chilcott is one of the most recognisable, highly popular members of the 1980s English rugby team

Garry Herbert MBE Olympic Goldwinning cox Garry Herbert presents a motivational, fascinating and humorous insight into his (and the sport’s) success

Gary Lineker Former English footballer and well known sports broadcaster for Match of the Day Live and others..

Gary Newbon Experienced after dinner speaker and awards presenter with a high level sporting background

Geoff Holt Geoff is a passionate, talented yachtsman who uses a wheelchair and became an inspiration to many when he completed his 'Personal Everest' challenge

Graham Barber International FIFA Football referee and entertaining and motivational After Dinner Speaker

Graham Bell A former Olympic skier and the anchor presenter on BBC's Ski Sunday.

Graham Gooch Former England Cricket Captain and widely regarded as one of England's greatest ever batsman.

Hannah McKeand Record-breaking Polar Explorer and inspirational motivational speaker. World-record Holder: Fastest Solo, Unsupported trek to South Pole

Hazel Irvine Hazel Irvine is one of BBC Sport's most experienced, versatile and recognisable broadcasters

Ian Woosnam Since his first tournament victory in the 1982 Swiss Open, Ian Woosnam has become one of the most exciting and most successful golfers in the world..

Ieuan Evans A Welsh Rugby legend whose reputation is truly international

Jake Meyer Broke Bear Grylls Everest record at just 21 years of age and went on to become the youngest man in the world to climb the seven summits

James Cracknell James Cracknell is one of Britain's most successful athletes with two rowing Olympic Gold medals and six World Championships to his name

James May One of the presenters of BBC2's hugely successful Top Gear with a wealth of corporate experience

Jamie Staff A World and Olympic champion for Track Sprint Cycling / BMX. Jamie has also won numerous other medals at World Championships, World Cups and at the Commonwealth Games and is a very good corporate speaker

Jason Gardener Jason is one of the UK and Europe’s all time great sprinters and has a proven track record of delivering inspiring, motivational and engaging talks to a range of different audiences

Joe Simpson The world's best-selling mountaineering author brings his knowledge and powerful stories to the corporate sector in an amazingly inspirational presentation that can be tailored to provide relevance and motivation for virtually every type of audience

Jonathan Edwards CBE Successful long jump champion and 2012 Olympic Games Ambassador

Karen Pickering MBE Great Britain's most decorated female swimmer ever and an outstanding motivational speaker and sought after awards presenter

Karren Brady Ex MD of Birmingham City FC, regular on The Apprentice and inspirational motivational speaker

Katharine Merry Katharine is one of Britain's most outstanding female athletes, Olympic bronze medallist for 400 metres and an excellent motivational speaker

Kriss Akabusi Olympic gold medallist and one of Britain's most recognised and respected motivational speakers

Kyran Bracken MBE Former England Rugby International and Winner of Dancing on Ice

Leon Taylor Leon Taylor is regarded as one of the world's top platform divers and is a fun, highly motivated and confident speaker

Lewis Gordon Pugh Lewis is one of Britain's foremost swimmers, an environmentalist, has set 21 world records and is a powerful, motivating and entertaining speaker

Mark Regan Former England Rugby International - his inside knowledge of rugby is excellent and his stories are endlessly entertaining

Martin Bayfield One of the most popular, funny and talented sports speakers on the after dinner circuit. Former British Lions and England international

Martin Corry MBE Former England rugby captain and World Cup winner

Martin Cross Martin Cross is one of Britain's most successful ever rowers and is a sought after inspirational speaker and motivational expert.

Michael Johnson Michael Johnson is the best 200/400 meter sprinter in the history of the sport of track & field.

Mike Bushell Mike Bushell presents the sport on BBC Breakfast TV on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. He has also reported for the BBC from around the world ..

Monty Halls TV presenter, marine biologist, best-selling author and one of Britain's leading adventurers, Monty Halls has led teams in some of the toughest environments around the world and is a dynamic, experienced and popular speaker

Nasser Hussain After Dinner Speaker, Former England Cricket Captain, Sky Sports Presenter.

Nathan Robertson Nathan is one of the Worlds top seeds in Badminton mixed doubles and is available individually or as a pair with mixed doubles partner Gail Emms

Neil Laughton A businessman and adventurer, ex SAS, inspirational speaker and entrepreneur and pilot of the Sky-car.

Oliver Dudley An everyman adventurer who has taken on world records in ocean rowing and ultra-distanced running - despite being a novice - with a motto 'Think Possible'

Pat Cash Celebrated Australian Tennis Champion..

Penny Mallory Champion rally driver, TV presenter, motivational speaker and more!

Pete Goss MBE Britain's Fastest Single-Handed Around-the-World Sailor - motivating, inspiring and leading people is what Pete Goss does best

Pete Reed MBE Pete Reed is a member of the Great Britain rowing squad and is Olympic Champion in the flagship coxless four.

Peter Baxter Producer, broadcaster and writer, Peter Baxter co-ordinated the BBC's cricket coverage from nearly every one of the Test-playing nations and was also part of the commentary team

Peter Shilton Englands Most capped footballer of all time and a legend in the sporting world

Phil Tufnell Former England Cricketer, Celebrity, After Dinner Speaker, Announcer, Show Host, TV Presenter, Awards Host, Sports Personality.

Rachel Smith GB Dragon Boat Racing & trans-Atlantic Rower. Has represented Great Britain in World and European Dragon Boat Racing Championships and holds an astounding 25 medals

Ranulph Fiennes , Sir Known as Britain's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is a legend of our time and an inspirational figure. He has written numerous books and is in high demand on the corporate circuit as a motivational speaker

Raphael Ibanez Raphael Ibanez is a former captain of Rugby in France, won 98 caps in his career and is very busy as a BBC pundit and with guest speaking

Ravi Bopara Essex and England batsman

Rebecca Stephens MBE Rebecca is the first British woman to have climbed Everest and then went on to become the first English-speaking woman in the world to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

Richard Noble Land Speed record Holder Richard Noble speaks at coporate events around the world. Drawing on his long and varied career he can talk about innovation, team work and overcoming adversity.

Roger Black Roger Black, former Olympic athlete, provides motivational and keynote speeches, including after dinner speaking and conference hosting.

Russ Malkin Accomplished expedition leader, event producer, creative director and all-round entrepreneur Russ Malkin does not let barriers stand in his way - Russ thrives on the challenge of the 'impossible'.

Ruud Gullit Ruud Gullit is one of the most accomplished Dutch football players in the history of the game.

Sally Gunnell OBE Sally holds a place in the hearts of the nation as the most popular female sportswomen of our times, and our most successful. She is the only woman to hold four titles concurrently - Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth

Sam Oldham Sam Oldham is a young and talented British gymnast who recently made his first appearance at a senior Championship last year having just turned 18.

Sam Torrance Sam Torrance is one of the most popular and charismatic golfers on the professional world stage. His career has spanned over 35 years, during which he has won over 30 tournaments around the world and has walked an impressive 16,000 miles in the process!

Sean Fitzpatrick New Zealands Sean Fitzpatrick is one of the giants of international rugby holding the world record for playing in 63 consecutive Test matches and being the All Blacks most capped hooker.

Shirley Robertson Shirley Robertson is one of Britain and Scotlands greatest ever Olympians. She won her second consecutive Sailing Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Athens Games

Sir Chris Bonington Chris Bonington is more than Britain's best known mountaineer. He is a writer, a lecturer and now one of the country's leading motivational speakers for business.

Sir Geoff Hurst MBE Sir Geoff Hurst M.B.E, retains a unique place in the history of sport. As the only man to have scored a hat-trick of goals in the FIFA World Cup Final, he is, nearly half a century after the event, an iconic figure in global sport

Sir Matthew Pinsent Four times Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent is one of Great Britain’s most successful and highest profile athletes of all time.

Sir Steve Redgrave Sir Steve Redgrave CBE is an English rower who captured five gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000..

Steve Backley OBE After 7 Gold medals, 3 world records, two Olympic silver medals and one bronze, Steve Backley finally hung up his javelin at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, showing he is still one of the world's best by placing 4th in the final.

Steve Cram MBE Steve Cram is one of the worlds most successful middle distance athletes of all time and since retiring he has become one of the BBCs most respected Presenters / Commentators.

Steve Parry One of the best known swimmers in the UK, Olympic medal winner, broadcaster and speaker

Steve Rider Steve Rider is the most experienced sports presenter and journalist on British television. He has presented 12 summer and winter Olympic games and in 20 years at the BBC was the host of Sportsnight, Grandstand and Sports Personality of the Year.

Steve Smith Britain's most successful ever High Jumper - Olympic Bronze medallist - Atlanta 1996

Steve Williams MBE Double Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Beijing 2008 and Coxless Four Olympic Champion. An excellent motivational speaker and team building with 'learn to row' days

Sue Barker Former Grand Slam tennis champion and now one of the BBC's most well known TV sports personalities

Tarka L'Herpiniere & Katie-Jane Cooper An excellent motivational message for conference delegates. Their presentation tells the story of their spectacular and inspiring journey from exhibitionist to expeditionist.

Terry Alderton Ex Southend goalkeeper Terry has an act that leaves his audience exhilarated and exhausted with laughter and he is also a great Awards Host

Tiff Needell Aside from racing, Tiff is now an established TV personality. He spent a number of years presenting on the BBC motoring programmes ‘TOP GEAR’ and ‘TOP GEAR MOTORSPORT’

Tim Brabants MBE Tim Brabants is the current Olympic, World and European Champion in the Kayak K1 1000m event.

Tim FitzHigham Perrier nominated multi-award winning comedian, explorer, quadruple world record holder, historian, archaeologist and author..

Tim Henman Having reached six Grand Slam semi-finals, won 15 career ATP titles, and been ranked number four in the world, Tim Henman is widely regarded as one of England's most successful tennis players

Tommy Docherty Soccer legend and now a stalwart of the After-Dinner circuit known throughout the country as THE DOC

Tracy Edwards MBE Tracy Edwards MBE, is probably the best female sailor in the world and one of sailing's top motivational speakers.

Venus Williams Venus Williams is an international tennis champion, entrepreneur and best-selling author..

Viv Anderson Viv Anderson broke through the taboos to become the first black football player to appear in a full international for England, and is a good motivational speaker with a mix of humorous stories to boot.

Warren MacDonald Known for being the first double amputee to conquer Mt Kilimanjaro. Warren's ability to manage transition, to create opportunity from any situation, and his ability to share insights on how we can all live "larger than we dreamt possible", sees him increasingly in demand as a speaker and corporate motivator

Willie Thorne A snooker legend and current World Seniors Snooker Champion - perfect compere, auctioneer, host, speaker and MC.

Yossi Ghinsberg This humanitarian, author and explorer offers keynotes and inspirational speeches that utilize his travel experiences for work and personal exploration.