Jamie is an adaptive athlete based in Basingstoke, who competes internationally for Judo and Obstacle Course Racing. Within Judo, Jamie is currently placed in the top three in the world and compete against able-bodied individuals without wearing his prosthetic leg. As well as being an athlete, he also works with schools and colleges to help inspire young people through sport and speeches. He has previously performed speeches at Buckingham Palace for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards as well as many other schools and organisations.
After developing a chronic pain condition at the age of 9 and being confined to a wheelchair from 12, Jamie started fighting with the NHS at the age of 16 to have his foot amputated. Because of my condition, he was not able to use his right foot and was unable to place pressure on it, get it wet or even have the sheets on it at night. After 6 years of perseverance, Jamie eventually convinced doctors to amputate and that's really where his life started. He started walking for the first time in 14 years and started running shortly after. Since surgery, just two years ago, Jamie has completed over 50 Tough Mudder events including World's Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour endurance race.
How to hire Jamie Gane
Contact the Champions Speakers agency to provisionally enquire about Jamie Gane for your event today. Simply call a booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Jamie's official speaking topics are listed below.
- Perseverance and personal story - Jamie shares his story of overcoming his condition of overcoming challenges in order to excel within sport
- Disability - inclusion, acceptance, challenge and accessibility
- Sport - Judo demonstrations, disability sport, sport perseverance, sport presentations and general health and wellbeing
- LGBTQ+ - training, inclusion, acceptance, personal LGBT story, bullying and trans-specific training
Feedback from virtual & in-person events:
"We had a very positive experience with Jamie. Jamie was an excellent speaker. He is interesting and energises the room with his vibrant personality. His story is one of overcoming extreme hardship that is an inspiration and example for us all" - Wes, Natixis
"We were very happy. Jamie was excellent and we had very good feedback from all the attendees so thank you" - Wes, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
"Very very well! Thank you - he was brilliant, and much appreciated by the kids" - Andy, Deputy Head of the Senior School, The Harrodian School
"It was amazing! everyone including myself was really impressed." – Carly, Snapchat
"I would recommend Jamie to anyone looking for a motivational speaker, as his story is so unique and inspiring. His positivity and smile make a story that is quite emotional also uplifting and I think that I can speak for our entire group, that this puts everyone's own struggles into perspective"- Carly, Snap Inc.
