Tessa Sanderson

Gold Medal Winning Javelin Thrower, First Black British Woman to Win Gold at the Olympics, Founder of the Tessa Sanderson Foundation & Academy, & Former Vice Chairman of Sports England
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Tessa: My Life in Athletics

Tessa: My Life in Athletics

Senior Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Manager

Tessa Sanderson CBE is a trailblazing Olympic gold medallist and six-time Olympian. A sporting icon and captivating speaker, she shares powerful insights on resilience, peak performance and breaking barriers. With inspiring stories from her groundbreaking career, Tessa connects with audiences of all backgrounds.

Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events: 

"Tessa was great – such a good speaker and its so lovely how her bubbly personality came through throughout. Tessa's passion, energy and personality really shone through." - BP

“Tessa was brilliant. She arrived early – took time to talk to people and pose for pictures with the children – I would definitely use her again.” - Health Communities Team

  • 2022 – Awarded Variety’s Legend Award for ‘Outstanding Female Contribution to Sport’
  • 2012 – Inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame
  • 2009 – Founder of the Tessa Sanderson Foundation and Academy
  • 2005 – Board Member at Government Sports Honours Select Committee
  • 2009 – Board Member at Olympic Park Legacy Company
  • 2004 – Appointed CBE
  • 2002 – Vice Chair at Sport England
  • 1992 – Won Gold at the IAAF World Cup
  • 1990 – Won Gold at the Commonwealth Games
  • 1986 – Won Gold at the Commonwealth Games
  • 1985 – Appointed MBE
  • 1984 – Won Gold at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics
  • 1978 – Won Gold at the Commonwealth Games
  • 1977 – Won Bronze at the IAAF World Cup 

How to hire Tessa Sanderson

Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Tessa Sanderson 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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