Richard Whitehead

Double Paralympic Gold Medallist, World Record Marathon Runner, Founder of Richard Whitehead Foundation & Patron Of Sarcoma UK
Richard Whitehead

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Richard Whitehead's official speaker topics are listed below:

  • Resilience and Determination
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Achieving Human Potential
  • Leadership and Teamwork

Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events

Feedback From Virtual Events & Webinars

"Thanks so much for arranging the call with Richard, super useful and will hopefully speed up the content creation process!" - Martha, Manager, Gravity Road PR

Feedback From In-Person Events

"Just wanted to let you know that Richard was a success yesterday. He is so nice and the story worked well with the theme of the event." - PHD Media Worldwide

"Richard was fabulous last week – he was so inspiring and I know our guests really enjoyed hearing his story." - Natalie, Nottingham Partners

"The event was amazing and I must say Richard was exceptional. He came up top in feedback as the favourite speaker for the day and a lot of comments about being very inspirational." - Emily, Frasers Group

  • 2024 – Inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame
  • 2024 – World Record Holder at the Chicago Marathon for bilateral knee amputees
  • 2024 – World Record Holder at the TCS London Marathon for bilateral knee amputees
  • 2021 – Silver medallist in the T61 200m at Tokyo Paralympic Games
  • 2019 – Captain of Dubai Para-Athletic World Championship Team
  • 2016 – Gold & Silver medallist in 200m & 100m at Rio Paralympic Games
  • 2013 – Completed 40 marathons in 40 days from John O'Groats to Land’s End
  • 2012 – Gold medallist in the 200m at London Paralympic Games
  • 2010 – Broke World Record at Chicago Marathon for lower-limb amputees
  • 2006 – Sledge hockey athlete at Turin Winter Paralympic Games
  • 4 x Gold medallist, 1 x Bronze medallist at the IPC World Championships
  • 3 x Gold medallist, 1 x Bronze medallist at the IPC European Championships
  • Patron of Sarcoma UK, Footprints Conductive Education Centre & the Gedling Sports Partnership
  • Appointed MBE  

How to hire Richard Whitehead

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