Hollie Arnold

Paralympic Gold-medallist and 2020 I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here contestant, Hollie Arnold MBE is a popular personality at events. The World Record Breaker has earned multiple first-place finishes across her career, and has represented both Great Britain and Wales at international competitions. As an F46 javelin thrower, since Hollie was born without a forearm, she has set the standard with her athleticism and willpower. When Hollie is booked for events, she instils in the audience the determined mindset that allows her to succeed.

Hollie is considered to be an all-around powerhouse of athleticism, as she has Gold medals in the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Paralympic Games. Aged just 14, she became the youngest athlete to compete at the 2014 Beijing Paralympics, where Hollie earned a personal best. Returning for the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games, she secured a Gold medal with a record-breaking throw of 43.01 metres. A speaker like Holly will enthral audiences at events, as her incredible story serves to inspire all in attendance.

As the first javelin thrower to win all major titles in four years, Hollie is the Commonwealth, Paralympic, European and World Champion. Her incredible athleticism shined at Loughborough University, where she won several Junior titles, both in the discus and javelin disciplines. She has set several personal bests and world records, and has pushed the standard of performance in her field. To celebrate her achievements, she received an MBE in 2017. Hollie’s speeches reflect upon this proud moment, driving audiences to achieve their own goals.

In 2021, after their postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollie represented Team GB at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Competing at the games, Hollie has audiences watching in awe as she claimed a Paralympic Bronze in the F46 javelin. At the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Hollie claimed Bronze in the Javelin Throw F46.

In 2020, Hollie joined the 20th season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. Her involvement increased the representation of disabled athletes in the media, and kickstarted Hollie’s mainstream career as a celebrity personality. On the iconic British reality show, Hollie stated “having one arm is not going to stop me at all”, a sentiment that she encourages in audiences at her events. Having proven her determination and drive, she firmly secured herself as a transformative speaker, whose after dinner addresses both inspire and entertain.

We recently sat down with Hollie to hear her thoughts on diversity and inclusion, her Paralympic success and more. Read our exclusive interview with Hollie Arnold.