Dame Laura Kenny is Great Britain's most successful female Olympian ever. President of Commonwealth Games England, she's a British track and road cyclist who specialises in the team pursuit, scratch race, omnium and madison disciplines. Laura is an excellent inspirational and sports speaker who shows that anything is possible with the right mindset and determination.
Laura is an extremely impressive athlete who is known for her record-breaking performances and accumulating three world titles before turning twenty. She appeared first at the European Track Championships in 2010 and since then she went on to win seven world championships and a record amount of European Championships and also the Commonwealth Games. Laura even excelled when on the road, winning the British National Road Race Championships in 2014, taking the under-23 title in the same race. In 2021, at the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Laura claimed Olympic Silver in the Women's Team Pursuit. At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Laura claimed Gold in the Women's Scratch Race and Bronze in the Women's Team Pursuit.
As one of the most successful female track cyclists in the Olympics, Laura has gained many achievements throughout her cycling career. Laura's services to cycling have seen her awarded In 2013 with Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and then in 2017, she was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). In 2022 she was named a Dame in the New Year's Honour List. She received an Honorary Degree from the University of Essex in 2013. In March 2024, Laura announced that she would be retiring from professional cycling, finishing her incredible sporting career with five Olympic Gold medals, seven World Champion titles and 14 European Champion titles. Most recently, Laura was announced as a columnist for the Guardian for the 2024 Olympic Games, writing regular columns from Paris.
Laura Kenny has triumphed over numerous challenges, from a premature birth with a collapsed lung to the mental and physical aftermath of an ectopic pregnancy. Despite these obstacles, she has excelled at the highest levels of competition, winning an Olympic gold medal in 2021 while raising two children.
Dame Laura Kenny is now highly sought after as a motivational speaker to share the successes of her sporting career. When hired as a speaker, Laura is confident in discussing the mental and physical requirements it takes to succeed, covering topics such as overcoming adversity, drive and determination, mental resilience and dealing with success. Champions Speakers take great pride in being an official speaker agent for Dame Laura Kenny, delighted to represent such an inspirational role model. As Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete Laura is an in-demand speaker for hosting events, award ceremonies, sporting functions and after-dinner speaking.
Laura Kenny's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Motivation & Inspiration
- Achieving Goals
- Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Inspiring Women to Pursue SLT Roles
- Overcoming Adversity - Mentally & Physically
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Laura was fabulous and went down very well with the audience. She came across as very genuine and engaged with our interviewer and interacted very well with our guests before and after her session. In summary, she helped us make our event a real success and would be grateful if you could convey to her our thanks." - Pomerantz LLP
"Laura was incredibly fun and informative, always going the extra mile to ensure everyone had a memorable and enriching experience." - Amy, Marketing Director, Stadia & Hospitality, On Location
"Laura spoke at our annual conference in February. Her sessions were a burst of inspiration and high energy, captivating everyone involved. Her dedication and enthusiasm were contagious, motivating us all to push beyond our limits and embrace every challenge with a positive spirit. Please pass my thanks on to Laura and the team!" - Karl, Founder & CEO, Opus
- 2024 - Columnist for the Guardian for the Paris Olympic Games
- 2024 - Starred on the High Performance podcast with Damian Hughes & Jake Humphrey on "Sacrificing Olympic Records to Put My Family First"
- 2024 - Announced retirement from professional cycling as Britain's most successful female athlete in Olympic history
- 2022 - Received a Knighthood for Services to Cycling in the New Year Honours
- 2021 - Named the first British woman to win golds at three consecutive Olympics
- 2021 - Become the first Olympic champions in the women's Madison with a dominant performance
- 2017 - Appointed CBE for Services to Cycling in the New Year Honours
- 2016 - Secured gold medals in the scratch race and omnium at the 2016 World Championships
- 2015 - Won three gold medals at the 2015 European Championships
- 2014 - The former Grundy Park Leisure Centre was renamed The Laura Trott Leisure Centre in her honour
- 2013 - Recipient of an Honorary Degree from the University of Essex
- 2013 - Appointed OBE for Services to Cycling in the New Year Honours
- 2012 - Won a gold medal in the team pursuit at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- 2012 - Joined Team Ibis Cycles
- 2010 - Took her first world title at the 2011 championships
How to hire Dame Laura Kenny
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Dame Laura Kenny for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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