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David Walsh
Uncover truth in journalism with David Walsh, speaker, award-winning sports investigative journalist. David works with organisations to champion integrity and ethical reporting, delivering insights backed by multiple UK and Irish Sportswriter of the Year awards and British Journalist of the Year recognition.
David Walsh is the chief sportswriter for The Sunday Times. He has received multiple accolades, including four Irish Sportswriter of the Year awards and four UK Sportswriter of the Year awards. In 2012, he was named British Journalist of the Year.
Walsh coauthored "L.A. Confidential: The Secrets of Lance Armstrong" and wrote "From Lance to Landis: Inside the American Doping Controversy at the Tour de France." He resides in Suffolk, England, with his wife and seven children.
David is also known for his skills as an after-dinner speaker. His relentless pursuit of the truth regarding Lance Armstrong is notable, showcasing his commitment to uncovering facts in sports journalism. He shares his experiences with passion and determination, emphasising the importance of truth in his work.
Book David Walsh as a speaker to inspire your team with his relentless pursuit of truth and integrity. His compelling storytelling and passion for sports journalism will motivate and engage your audience, leaving a lasting impact. Experience firsthand the determination that drives success in any field.
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David Walsh draws on his first-hand investigative journalism experience, structuring his talks around the multi-year pursuit of Lance Armstrong as a case study in uncovering institutional deception in professional sport.
David Walsh speaks on investigative sports journalism, ethical leadership and accountability in crisis, and the pursuit of truth in the face of institutional resistance. He is chief sportswriter at The Sunday Times and a four-time winner of both the Irish and UK Sportswriter of the Year awards, named British Journalist of the Year in 2012, recognised in part for his decade-long investigation into Lance Armstrong's doping.
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