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Sports Keynote Speakers
These famous sports personalities include experienced sports speakers who share their sporting achievements whilst providing a unique understanding of team leadership and motivation that can only be acquired after many years competing at the top of their game.
Featured speakers
Featured speakers for Sports
A starting shortlist for Sports. Open a profile, or ask us to refine it against your brief.
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Penny Mallory Former Rally Champion & Leading Authority on Mental Toughness -
Martina Navratilova One of the Greatest Female Tennis Players of all Time -
Karina Hollekim Professional Free-skier and BASE jumper and Chief Commercial Officer at Seeyou -
Alain Robert The world's leading free climber; the 'Urban Climber' who ascended almost 200 skyscrapers without ropes -
Farah Ann Abdul Hadi Malaysian Olympic Gymnast & 7 Times SEA Games Gold Medalist & World Cup Silver Medalist -
Axel Alletru First paraplegic pilot to win the Dakar rally against able-bodied participants -
P V Sindhu Professional badminton player -
Justine Henin Justine Henin won the gold medal in the women’s singles at the 2004 Olympic Games and she is the first Belgian tennis player to win a Grand Slam tournament. Justine Henin spent a total of 117 weeks as the world No. 1 -
Clive Woodward Renowned Business Speaker and Executive Coach, Director of Sport Apex2100 Ski Academy, England's 2003 World Cup Winning Head Coach; Director of Sport Team GB: London 2012, Vancouver 2010, Beijing 2008 -
Kelly Holmes British Olympic Gold Medalist -
Chris Hoy One of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes of all time -
Usain Bolt First Man in Olympic History to win both the 100m and 200m races in world record times, and Serial Entrepreneur & Micro Mobility Champion
Insights
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Briefings and perspectives on Sports from across the bureau network.
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Share the audience, outcome and date. We’ll check fees and availability for Sports and return with speakers that fit.
Speakers
All Sports speakers
Browse the full list for this topic. Save profiles to your shortlist, or enquire when you’re ready.
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Aaron Phipps
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby athlete and gold medal winning Paralympian
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Abhilash Tomy
First Indian to Complete a Solo, Non-Stop Circumnavigation of the World Under Sail
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Adam Peaty
Olympic Champion, the only swimmer in history to hold all major global championships at the same time, dominating men's international Breaststroke
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Ade Adepitan
Paralympic Medallist and Presenter
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Adebayo Akinfenwa
English Former Professional Footballer
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Aidan McCullen
Nominated by the Thinkers50 for Innovation, Keynote Speaker, Innovation Show Host, Retired Rugby International
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Alain Goudsmet
Belgian Sports and business coach Founder and Director of "Mentally Fit Institute"
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Alain Robert
The world's leading free climber; the 'Urban Climber' who ascended almost 200 skyscrapers without ropes
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Alex Corretja
ATP Masters Champion, Davis Cup Winner and Former Professional Tennis Player
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Alex Jacques
Formula 1 Lead Commentator & Award-Winning Broadcaster
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Alex Rodriguez
Businessman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp. One of the world’s greatest athletes, a14x MLB All-Star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees
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Alexandra Panayotou
Creator of the Endurance Mindset® and Global Expert in Resilience & Leadership
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Amber Forte
Adventurer, Inspiration, Inspirational women, Motivation, Risk, Sports
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Amen Iseghohi
Founder of Emmy award-winning Amenzone Foundation, and revolutionary fitness brand Amenzone Gyms, author of “The Tire Boy”
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Amir Khan
Former professional world champion boxer, TV star, business mogul, philanthropist
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Andrew Gomarsall
Rugby World Cup Winner, Executive Director at N2S & Co-Founder of Bioscope Technologies, Champion of the Circular Economy
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Andy Schleck
Former Professional Road Bicycle Racer; 2010 Winner of Tour de France
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Anil Kumble
Head coach of the India national cricket team and international cricketer who was also captain of the Indian cricket team
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Anita Asante
Retired English professional football player and coach
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Anna Whiteley
Sports Presenter
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Annabelle Williams
Paralympic Gold Medallist, international motivational speaker, business owner, TV presenter, lawyer, board director and Mum
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Arsene Wenger
FIFA Chief of Global Football Development and Legendary Arsenal Manager
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Axel Alletru
First paraplegic pilot to win the Dakar rally against able-bodied participants
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Azeem Rafiq
English County Cricketer & Campaigner for Meaningful Change in Sport
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Ben Ainslie
The world's most successful sailor, 4 times Olympic Gold Medallist
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Ben Collins
Top Gear's The Stig
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Ben Pobjoy
Freestyle Marathoner, Global Adventurer, Documentarian, Creative Leader, and Idea Producer
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Ben Ryan
Performance Director at Brentford FC, Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Coach & High-Performance Strategist
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Bernie Collins
Sky Sports F1 Analyst and Former Head of Race Strategy at Aston Martin F1 team
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Bhaichung Bhutia
Indian Footballer
FAQ
Booking Sports speakers
How London Speaker Bureau helps you shortlist, check fees and confirm availability quickly.
How do I book a Sports keynote speaker?
Submit an enquiry with your audience, date and outcome. A consultant will return with fees, availability and a shortlist of Sports speakers aligned to your brief.
What are typical speaking fees for Sports speakers?
Fees depend on the speaker, format (in-person or virtual), location, session length and required customisation. Contact London Speaker Bureau for a tailored quote — we do not publish a public rate card.
Can you shortlist Sports speakers against our brief?
Yes. Share your audience, sector and objective and London Speaker Bureau will recommend the right voices from our Sports network (227 profiles listed here) — including speakers not listed on this page.
Are Sports speakers available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau books speakers worldwide. Share your event date, location and format and we’ll confirm availability while handling travel and logistics.
Do Sports speakers deliver virtual or hybrid keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid sessions are standard for many speakers on our roster. Contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm availability and platform fit (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, studio setup or your own).
Can a Sports keynote be tailored to our industry and audience?
Yes. We brief the speaker on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the talk is shaped to your event. The level of customisation depends on the speaker and lead time.
Do you only book keynotes, or also workshops and panels?
Beyond keynotes, many speakers also lead workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Tell London Speaker Bureau your preferred format and we’ll confirm who can deliver it.
How far in advance should we enquire?
We generally recommend three to twelve months’ notice to secure preferred dates, especially in peak conference season. Shorter lead times are often possible — contact London Speaker Bureau to check availability.