Richard Davies is an inspirational Royal Air Force Veteran who shares his raw, real-life experience to captivate his audiences. As a four-time gold medalist in the Invictus Games, Richard’s remarkable journey shows his resilience and determination, which he shares through his flourishing platform. Richard is a sought-after keynote speaker who drives others to overcome adversity and highlights the power of self-belief.
After leaving school feeling directionless, Richard began his career in the Royal Air Force, where he served for 14 years. He began as a Ground Support Engineer and rose to the admirable rank of Corporal, until in 2019, a freak accident severely injured his left foot, leading to years of extensive pain, complex surgeries and multiple infections. In 2021, after limited progress, Richard made the difficult decision for a below-knee amputation. Through his sheer fortitude, Richard began to rebuild his life. After spending time at Stanford Hall and receiving his custom prosthetic, he learnt to walk again. With his mindset of growth, Richard did not stop there. He became a four-time Invictus Games gold medalist in swimming events in 2023. Additionally, he competed in archery, rowing and para snowboarding.
In 2024, he completed The Half Snowman Trek in Bhutan, one of the toughest routes in the world. From this, he became the world record holder for completing the treacherous journey in the fastest time as an amputee team. He then featured in a BBC news article for his accomplishment. Richard’s personal journey through adversity has resulted in him becoming a powerful speaker. Additionally, he is co-authoring the Start Over book series with Sir Marco Robinson, where he shares his resilience journey. Richard has been a guest on various podcasts and has spoken at the Irwin Mitchells National Amputation & Prosthetics Conventions, sharing his unforgettable story.
Richard shares his enthusiasm for the power of self-belief and how setbacks can spark people’s greatest breakthroughs. From his committed career in the RAF to rebuilding his life, his determination does not go unnoticed. He has persevered in the face of adversity to win gold medals and set a world record. Richard is a powerful keynote speaker who engages his audience with his witty, yet relatable story.
Richard Davies’s official speaker topics are listed below:
- Overcoming Adversity: A Journey of Resilience
- Personal Journey from Injury to Triumph
- Adversity is Life's Greatest Teacher
- Mental Health, Mindset & Performance
- The Power of Self-Belief
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"I’ve worked with Rich a few times now, and in April 2025, he spoke at an amputation conference for Irwin Mitchell. He completely held the room with his story – from limb loss to four gold medals and sporting endeavours. His talk was full of emotion and honesty, with moments of light-hearted humour. Rich’s journey is one of courage and determination, and he shares it in a way that really connects with people. I’d highly recommend him – truly inspirational. Thanks, Rich!" - Sam, Campaigns Manager at Irwin Mitchell
"Richard shares his journey in recovery, life and sporting excellence with our degree students. Not only does this provide us insight into the operation of elite para sport, but a window into life's challenges and how our resilience can be built through adversity. Students greatly value the personal story and can use this as inspiration for their own careers, as well as their working knowledge of para sport talent development systems." - Julia, Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing. (Education. Sport.) School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University of East Anglia
- 2025 - Co-author of the Start Over book series with Sir Marco Robinson
- 2025 - He became a Casualty Role Player for Calain Group
- 2024 - Alongside Rich Potter, set a world record for the fastest amputee team to complete the Half Snowman Trek in Bhutan
- 2023 - He won four gold medals in swimming at the Invictus Games
- 2023 - Richard competed at the Invictus Games in archery, rowing and swimming
- 2023 - Richard became a Casualty Role Player for Mabway Limited
- 2009 - He joined the Royal Air Force
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