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Olympic legend & resilience speaker

Derek Redmond

Transform organisational resilience with Derek Redmond, speaker, Olympic legend and motivational expert. Derek works with corporate audiences to deliver powerful lessons in determination, overcoming adversity, and peak performance, recognised among the UK's top 15 motivational speakers with over 1000 keynotes across 52 countries.

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Derek Redmond, Speaker | Olympic Pro & Peak Performance
Derek Redmond

Derek Redmond

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Derek Redmond's biography

At a glance

  • Set new British 400m record in 1985
  • Inspirational moment at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics
  • Transitioned to motivational speaker and author
Derek Redmond doesn't just talk about resilience. He's lived it in front of 65,000 people. A World and European relay champion, Derek held the British 400m record twice and was part of the team that stunned the athletics world at the 1991 World Championships, beating the favourites USA to claim gold in the 4x400m relay. Their run remains the second fastest in history. But it's Barcelona that most people remember. In the 1992 Olympic semi-final, Derek tore his hamstring 250 metres from the finish. He got up, and he finished the race anyway, his father at his side, a stadium on its feet. The moment has been referenced by Barack Obama, featured in Visa and Nike campaigns, and voted one of the most inspirational in Olympic history by NBC. Now one of the UK's most sought-after motivational speakers, Derek has delivered over 1,000 keynotes across 52 countries, speaking to audiences as large as 78,000. In 2025, he was recognised in both the UK's top 15 motivational speakers and Global Gurus' top 10 for corporate events. His message cuts through because it's real. Derek speaks directly to teams about what it takes to keep going when things fall apart, how to perform under pressure, and why finishing matters even when the race doesn't go to plan. If you want your audience to leave with something they'll actually carry with them, book Derek Redmond.

Derek's showreel and videos

Topics, sessions and talks

Dealing With Racism (My Story)
Derek Redmond talks about the fundamentals of diversity and his experience with racism.
Mental Resilience And How To Grow It
Discover the secrets of mental resilience and how to grow it.

Why we recommend booking Derek

Derek Redmond offers your team or business the unique opportunity to learn resilience, teamwork, and determination from a world-class athlete. His inspirational story and practical insights can motivate your group to overcome challenges, enhance performance, and achieve excellence, making him an invaluable asset for any event.

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Testimonials

Dear Kelly and Jamie, I hope you’re both well. I just wanted to take a moment to express our (all of us at HIT Training) heartfelt thanks for arranging for Derek Redmond to speak at our conference last week. Derek delivered a phenomenal keynote that truly left a lasting impact on ourcolleagues. His speech was not only on-point to the brief but also deeply emotional and incredibly inspiring. I took a moment to look around during his session and it was evident that every single person in the room was hanging on to his every word. The standing ovation he received at the end was a testament to the powerful effect his message had on everyone present and when speaking to people at dinner they were nothing but complimentary on his keynote. It was a fantastic moment for us to have at our conference, and we’re so grateful for his contribution to the success of the event. Thank you again for making this experience possible. We look forward to working together again in the future! Best regards, Chris

Chris Rose

Marketing Director

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How do I book Derek Redmond for my next event?
Email derek.redmond@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Derek's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

Derek Redmond draws on first-person athletic narrative, centring his keynotes on the 1992 Barcelona Olympic semi-final in which he tore his hamstring and completed the race with his father's support, using that lived experience as a throughline to illustrate resilience, performance under pressure, and the value of finishing.

What is Derek Redmond's speaking style like?
Derek Redmond draws on first-person athletic narrative, centring his keynotes on the 1992 Barcelona Olympic semi-final in which he tore his hamstring and completed the race with his father's support, using that lived experience as a throughline to illustrate resilience, performance under pressure, and the value of finishing.

Derek Redmond draws on first-person athletic narrative, centring his keynotes on the 1992 Barcelona Olympic semi-final in which he tore his hamstring and completed the race with his father's support, using that lived experience as a throughline to illustrate resilience, performance under pressure, and the value of finishing.

What topics does Derek Redmond specialise in?
Derek Redmond speaks on mental resilience, racism and personal experience of diversity, and performance under pressure. He is a World and European relay champion whose 1992 Barcelona Olympic moment, finishing a semi-final after tearing his hamstring with his father by his side, has been referenced by Barack Obama and voted one of the most inspirational in Olympic history by NBC.

Derek Redmond speaks on mental resilience, racism and personal experience of diversity, and performance under pressure. He is a World and European relay champion whose 1992 Barcelona Olympic moment, finishing a semi-final after tearing his hamstring with his father by his side, has been referenced by Barack Obama and voted one of the most inspirational in Olympic history by NBC.

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How far in advance should I book a motivational speaker?

Book a motivational speaker at least 3–6 months in advance, especially for popular speakers or large events. Top speakers get booked quickly, so earlier is always better. For major conferences or peak seasons, booking 12 months ahead ensures you secure your first choice.

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