It gives us great pleasure to announce that Champions Speakers is to represent one of Britain’s best-loved athletes - the former World, European and Commonwealth champion, Derek Redmond! As captivating on stage as he was on the field, Derek will be an asset to the Champions family and any client who takes the opportunity to book such an inspirational figure.
Who Is Derek Redmond?
A former 400m sprinter in the 80s and 90s, Derek rose to fame on the athletics track, after twice breaking the British 400m record with a time of 44.82 seconds. Equally impressive in the 4x400 m relay team, he represented Britain on multiple occasions, including the Gold medal at the 1991 World Championships.
The Moment That Made Derek a Hero:
Often hailed as one of the most inspirational moments in Olympic history, Derek gained hero status at the 1992 Summer Olympics. In the much-anticipated semi-final of the 400m individual race, Derek made it just over halfway before tearing his hamstring and keeling over in pain. Determined to complete the race, despite no chance of winning, Derek hobbled to the finish line with the help of his father.
A moment the world watched in awe, hear about it straight from the source at Derek’s speaking engagements.
Watch this truly inspirational moment below:
What Type of Events Can Derek Be Hired as a Speaker For?
With such a versatile career history and skill set, Derek is perfectly suited to a range of different occasions as a speaker. Events that can benefit from Derek’s experienced input include:
- Event hosting
- After dinner speeches
- Corporate workshops
- Sports awards ceremonies
- Auctioneering
- Motivational speeches
- Charity fundraisers
However, as such a talent on the speaking circuit, Derek can adapt to any event requirements and excels no matter the format of the occasion.
Watch Derek in Action as a Speaker!
Watch this clip of Derek recalling an anecdote from his career to get a glimpse of his engaging abilities as a motivational speaker:
Hire Derek Redmond For Your Next Event!
We are so pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to hire Derek Redmond for a multitude of events. If you want to learn more about how he can benefit your next occasion, or if you want to hire him today, contact an agent on 0207 1010 553 or complete our online contact form.
