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Kriss Akabusi: MBE MA |
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Kriss'
athletic career began in the Army Physical Training
Corp. He went on to win an array of medals in hurdling
and relay including Olympic, Commonwealth and European
Championships. He currently works in media and PR is the
CEO of the Akabusi Company, Founding Director of REACH
and is an inspirational speaker. |
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Steve Backley: OBE |
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Steve
retired from British Athletics in 2004 having been at
the pinnacle of his field as Britain's No. 1 javelin
thrower for over a decade. He now concentrates on his
career as a corporate speaker and is available for
motivational speaking engagements. |
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Jamie Baulch |
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During
his athletics career, Jamie competed as a sprinter at
the highest national and international levels. Since
retiring from the track he has become a well known TV
personality appearing on shows such as Cirque de
Celebrite and as a ranger on Safari School. |
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Roger Black: MBE |
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Known
worldwide for his achievements in athletics winning
numerous medals at the Olympics, Commonwealth and
European games, Roger was made British men's team
captain in 1992. Since retiring from the track he has
become a popular presenter for the BBC and has made
guest appearances on such shows as Strictly Come Dancing
and Celebrity Stars in their Eyes. His motivational
presentations are heralded as highly entertaining. |
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Luke Cunliffe |
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Luke's
goal with his presentations is to prove that with
self-belief, people can achieve beyond their
expectations. An ultra marathon runner with over forty
marathons, ultra-marathons and mountain races under his
belt, Luke pushes himself to greater limits with each
challenge.
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Frank Dick: OBE |
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Frank
Dick uses his expertise derived from years of experience
in athletics coaching to motivate in many areas
particularly business. He is considered one of the UK 's
most outstanding speakers.
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Jonathan Edwards: CBE |
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Former
Olympic Triple Jumper and World Record Holder, Jonathan
is currently a familiar face on television as a key
member of the BBC Sport Team. With his charismatic and
eloquent manner, he also provides a presentation
specifically on 'The Business of the Bid' the background
to our 2012 achievement.
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Dame Tanni Grey
Thompson: OBE |
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Tanni-Grey Thompson is a legend in her own lifetime
renowned as Britain's best known paraplegic athlete
winning numerous medals and accolades. Away from
competition, her work includes media presentation and
she is in great demand as a motivation or conference
keynote and after dinner speaker. |
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Sally Gunnell: OBE |
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Sally
Gunnell is heralded as one of the greatest ever British
female 400m hurdlers. She is the only woman in history
to hold the Olympic, Commonwealth and European Gold
Medal simultaneously. Sally is currently a key member of
the BBC Athletics Commentary Team, is an established
motivational and after dinner speaker and an ideal
choice for hosting awards etc.
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Dame Kelly Holmes |
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Award
winning Dame Kelly began running at the age of 12 and
has won medals at every National & International level
culminating in her double golds at the 2004 Olympic
Games. Kelly's combination of career and life
experiences together with her natural humour and charm
make her ideal as a speaker at corporate events.
Full Biography - Click Here |
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Colin Jackson: CBE MBE |
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Colin
Jackson has earned himself the reputation of being one
of the greatest sprint hurdlers of all time having won
honours at every level. Since retiring from competition,
Colin has joined the BBC Athletics Commentary Team.
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Steve Smith |
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British record holder Steve
is Britain’s most successful high jumper to date. Forced
into retirement through injury he is now a director of
raise the bar, a training company that uses sport as an
inspirational learning model.
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Iwan Thomas: MBE |
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Iwan
came to athletics at the age of sixteen having broken
several records in various events at his school sports
day. An Olympic silver medallist he is currently the
British and European 400 metre record holder and is a
true ambassador for the sport of athletics. Iwan is an
inspiring motivational speaker focusing on determination
and hard work. |
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Brian Whittle |
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Brian
Whittle found fame when called upon to stand in for the
famous Kriss Akabusi-Roger Black relay team in the
European Championship final. Despite losing a shoe, he
helped the team to victory and represented his country a
further 45 times. He speaks on the need for
determination.
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Frank Bruno: MBE |
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Former
World Heavyweight Champion, Frank Bruno is one of
Britain 's best-loved boxers. Following retirement from
the ring, he has enjoyed much popularity as a pantomime
performer and as a presenter including the popular
series It's A Knockout. He recently appeared in the TV
programme Out Of Africa: Heroes and Icons. |
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John Conteh |
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John
Conteh became the WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion
in 1973 and successfully defended his title on 3
occasions. John is a keen golfer and regularly competes
in charity competitions. In addition he is an
accomplished speaker particularly sort after at sporting
events |
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Chris Eubank |
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Chris
began boxing whilst still at school and went on to
become World Middleweight Champion in 1990. Out of the
ring Chris has firmly established himself on the
celebrity circuit and is an accomplished after dinner
speaker.
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Willie Carson: OBE |
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Former
Champion Flat Jockey, Willie Carson currently splits his
time commentating for the BBC and acting as European
Racing Manager for the Thoroughbred Corporation. Willie
owns and runs his own stud.
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Bob Champion: MBE |
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National Hunt Jockey who
beat cancer to return to race in and win The Grand
National. Bob later became a national hunt horse
trainer. |
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Frankie Dettori |
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Champion
Flat Racing Jockey, Frankie is stable jockey to Sheik
Mohammed. He is regularly seen on TV as a guest on a
variety of shows and was a team captain on the popular
quiz A Question of Sport. |
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Richard Dunwoody: MBE |
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Former
Champion National Hunt Jockey and most successful in history
to date, including twice winner of The Grand National. He
now coaches up and coming young jockeys and is Consultant to
trainer Richard Phillips. |
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Pauline Hall |
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Former successful lady
amateur jockey and racehorse trainer, today Pauline
tours the corporate hospitality circuit as a speaker and
tipster. |
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John McCririck |
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Former
winner of the TV/Radio Sports Presenter of the Year,
John is a member of the Channel 4 racing team. He is
frequently asked to appear as a guest on shows such as
The Generation Game and A Question of Sport. |
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Jenny Pitman: OBE |
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Renowned
National Hunt horse trainer. Victories include The Grand
National and The Cheltenham Gold Cup. Jenny is now a
best selling author. |
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Peter Scudamore: MBE |
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A record
breaking Jump Jockey, Peter won the Champion Hurdle on
two occasions.
A member of the BBC Racing Team, Peter is also an
assistant trainer to his father and author of several
books. |
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Stuart Boreham |
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Stuart
is a speaker of true inspirational quality. In his
presentation, he demonstrates that determination can
triumph over physical disability having been the first
disabled person to row unaided across the Atlantic Ocean
. He completed the challenge in 109 days |
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Sir Chay Blyth: CBE BEM |
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Chay
Blyth became the first man to sail non-stop westwards
around the world in 1971. He later went on to amass an
amazing amount of racing successes and has received
great acclaim for his services within the marketing
world. He is an accomplished speaker.
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James Cracknell: OBE MBE |
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Renowned Olympic Gold
Medallist James Cracknell rowed into British hearts at
the Sydney 2000 Games and again represented his country
in Athens 2004. When not in a boat, James can frequently
be found enjoying regular television and radio
appearances, is an experienced columnist and a popular
after dinner and motivational speaker.
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Sharron Davies: MBE |
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Sharron
Davies is one of Britain's most recognised celebrities
having achieved fame primarily as a swimmer. She is also
a television personality, model, author and interior
designer.
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Duncan Goodhew: MBE |
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Duncan
Goodhew is one of Britain's most respected athletes.
Olympic swimmer and medallist of the 70's and 80's, he
also represented GB in the 2 and 4 man bobsleigh at the
European Championships. Now an acclaimed businessman,
Duncan is a superb motivational and after dinner
speaker.
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Dame Ellen MacArther: MBE |
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Inspired
as a young child, Ellen saved her school dinner money for
three years to buy her first boat. At the age of eighteen
she sailed solo around Britain and went on to later
complete the toughest challenge known to sailors, the
gruelling Vendee Globe 2000 race. Ellen has recently
broken the solo non-stop around the world record on the
multi-hull trimaran B&Q. 2008 will see team BT Team
Ellen face the IMDCA Ocean Racing World Challenge |
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Sir Matthew Pinsent: CBE
MBE |
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Rowing
hero Matthew Pinsent made history at the Athens 2004
Olympic Games by becoming one of only 5 athletes to
achieve consecutive gold medals over 4 games when he led
the British coxless fours to victory in one of the closest
race finishes ever recorded. His dedication, experience
and expertise make him an extremely authoritative
motivational and after dinner speaker. Matthew is
currently a sports presenter on BBC News 24. |
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Sir Steve Redgrave: CBE
MBE |
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Knighted
for his unprecedented achievement of winning 5 Olympic
Gold Medals for rowing over consecutive games, Sir Steve
has since carved a highly successful career for himself
in the world of PR. He is greatly sought after as an
after dinner and motivational speaker.
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