Daley Thompson is the greatest decathlete of all time. Winning gold on every major sporting platform in the world, he is a formidable competitor and icon of the sporting world. Known for his down to earth and humble attitude, Daley Thompson is an exemplary sportsman, able to entertain audiences as an experienced after dinner speaker, on topics such as perseverance, positive mental attitude and commitment.
Two time Olympic gold medalist, three time Commonwealth title holder and World Championship winner, Daley Thompson has accumulated quite the trophy cabinet. Competing in decathlons meant Daley Thompson was a force in ten track and field disciplines including: long jump, pole vault and 1500 meters to name a few. A powerful athlete, Daley Thompson broke the world record for highest score in a decathlon on four occasions, achieving a personal best of winning twelve consecutive decathlons. Retiring in 1992, he finished with a high score of 8,847 in a single competition, an impressive feat and world record at the time.
Reaching the elite levels of athletics was not a straightforward journey for Daley Thompson. Showing promise as a sportsman from a young age he initially set about becoming a professional footballer, however, realised his strength in athletics when he joined the Newham and Essex Beagles Athletics Club where he began to train a sprinter. Developing his skills as an all rounder, Daley Thompson competed in his first decathlon in 1975 and his future was set as he took first place and continued his winning streak and inevitable journey to the top.
Since retiring from athletics, Daley Thompson has remained a prominent figure in the sporting industry. Working as a fitness trainer and ambassador for the London 2012 Olympics, Daley Thompson even enjoyed a brief spell as a professional footballer and is continually invited to share his expertise as a pundit on TalkSport. He has also utilised his knowledge to develop a range of low sugar protein shakes and bars, and become successful in the business market with them.
As one of the most successful athletes the UK has ever produced, Daley Thompson has become renowned as an after dinner speaker since his retirement. Able to share entertaining anecdotes alongside important messages on determination and perseverance, Daley Thompson is one of the best motivational speakers available, and is garnetted to impress any audience.
How to hire Daley Thompson
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When he's at corporate events, Daley is known to cover the following topics:
- Olympics and sports
- Maximising success
- Overcoming adversity
- Achieving goals
- Teamwork and leadership
"Daley spoke about the focus, dedication and determination required to be the very best and offered great insights into how we can apply the same lessons into our own lives. His energy, fun and enthusiasm made it a great day." - Damian, Unilever
- 2015 - Co-hosted the mid-morning show on TalkSport
- 2000 - Awarded a CBE
- 1983 - Awarded an MBE
- 1982 - Named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
- Four-time commonwealth games Medalist and Three times Gold Medalist
- Two-time Olympic Champion
- Two-time European Champion and four-time medalist
- Three-time Commonwealth Champion and four-time medalist
- Broke the Decathlon world record four times
- An ambassador for the London Olympics
- Remained undefeated in the decathlon for nine years
