Poppy Maskill

Poppy Maskill is the first Gold Medallist for Team GB at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Breaking the world record for the S14 Women’s 100m Butterfly stroke, Poppy achieved the first gold medal for her nation at just 19 years old. Having represented Great Britain at the IPC World Championships and Commonwealth Games previously, Poppy’s success at the Paralympic Games comes as no surprise. Now available to share her extraordinary experience and journey so far, Poppy may be hired as a motivational keynote speaker for a wide range of events.

Poppy’s story is one of grit and determination. When she was 11 years old, Poppy declared to her coach that she would one day go to the Olympics. Her drive and passion for the sport underlined all her efforts to achieve her goals. Today, Poppy is a multiple world champion para-swimmer belonging to the S14 Intellectually Impaired classification. In her debut at the 2022 Madeira IPC World Championships, Poppy earned a medal of every colour, wowing the world with her brilliance. She also received the Para Swimming Emerging Athlete Award at the British Swimming Awards in 2022.

The 2023 Manchester IPC World Championships was a raging success for Poppy. She won the Gold Medal in the S14 Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay as well as a Silver Medal in the S14 100m Butterfly stroke at the IPC World Championships. At a very young age, Poppy has established herself on a global stage and has proven her mettle at some of the world’s most prestigious competitions. An inspiration to many, Poppy exemplifies how hard work, passion and determination are the keystones to success. At the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Poppy delivered a dominant performance, claiming three Gold and two Silver Paralympic medals.

With her record timing of 1 minute and 3 seconds to complete the women’s S14 100m butterfly stroke, Poppy has etched her name amongst the greats. She mesmerised the world with her skill and poise. When hired to speak at events, Poppy’s story about overcoming adversity to achieve her goals is one that resonates with everyone. Her drive and determination, hunger to go from good to great and perseverance are qualities that audience members feel inspired to imbibe after hearing her speak. If you are looking for an inspirational motivational speaker, Poppy Maskill is one of the best choices to hire for your next event. Enquire now!