Olympics Keynote Speakers

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Olympics keynote speakers are the pinnacle of envisioning a goal and then attaining the goal through hard work, perseverance, and possible setbacks. They learn to develop a mindset to persevere by turning negative situations into life lessons and pushing through obstacles. GDA has a roster of world class olympian keynote speakers in many areas of sports to inspire and motivate your next event.


Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 11

John Register Featured

U.S. Paralympian; U.S. Army Combat Veteran; Author

John Register is a two-time Paralympian, a Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, a Persian Gulf War veteran, and a TEDx motivational speaker who inspires people to live healthier, wealthier, more fulfilling, passionate, and purposeful life. 

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1

Mike Schlappi Featured

Motivational Speaker, Gold Medalist, Author

When Mike Schlappi takes the floor, a dazzling smile greets you. Then, you notice the wheelchair. Mike is defined by what he can do, instead of what he cannot do. Following a tragic accident, Mike has proven that just because “you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out”!

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Keynotes: 0 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Jim Craig

Olympic Gold Medalist; Goalie for 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Hockey Team; Board Member of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Jim was the backbone of the 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team, whose ‘Miracle’ win was voted by Sports Illustrated as the greatest moment in sports history of the 20th century. For 35+ years, Jim has provided strategic and winning direction to some of the most prestigious companies worldwide.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 4

Scott Hamilton

Olympic Champion and Cancer Survivor

Scott Hamilton is the living example that “good guys CAN finish first!!” He is an Olympic Champion, television broadcaster, philanthropist, motivational speaker, author, husband, father, cancer survivor, and eternal optimist.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 11

Chaunté Lowe

Motivational Olympic Medalist, American Record Holder, Honor Student, and Breast Cancer Survivor

If there’s an art to overcoming obstacles, Chaunte Lowe takes the gold. The world-renowned high jumper lives to conquer barriers, racking up 4 Olympic games appearances, 3 global championship medals, 3 American records. She achieved most of these accomplishments while also holding the title of “mother of three.”

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1

Shannon Miller

7-Time Olympic Medalist and Cancer Survivor

With 7 Olympic medals, Shannon Miller remains the Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast in American History. Through her Olympic experience and personal cancer diagnosis, Shannon explains ways to get The Gold Medal Mindset so anyone can overcome even the most difficult obstacles standing in the way success.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6

Carly Patterson

Olympic Gold Medalist, 3X Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inductee, Expert on Skillfully Managing Change and the Pursuit of Excellence

A true expert on success, fulfillment, overcoming setbacks, facing fear and taking risks, Carly has inspired thousands of people by sharing her unique story of dedication and hard work. Carly shares in her keynotes how she redefined success through three principles she learned as a championship-level gymnast, and in the tumultuous years that followed.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Janine Shepherd

A Broken Body isn't A Broken Person

Deepak Chopra calls Janine a Change Agent. Maria Shriver calls her an "Architect of Change." Her spellbinding, inspirational keynote blends the talent of a consummate storyteller with a message of resilience, defiance, acceptance and human potential.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1

Brad Snyder

U.S. Paralympic Athlete; Retired U.S. Navy Officer

Brad is blind. As a part of his rehabilitation process Brad returned to the pool, and after a few months of training earned a spot on the US Paralympic National Team for swimming. At the 2012 Paralympics, he competed in seven events, earning two Gold medals and one Silver medal.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 2

Josh Sundquist

Paralympian.

Josh Sundquist's high-energy blend of comedy and inspiration motivates audiences to adopt his ski racing motto 1MT1MT (one more thing, one more time) to elevate their performance in sales, customer service, quality improvement, leadership, and more.

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