Ellie Simmonds is a well-known British Paralympian swimmer, motivational speaker, and television presenter. She made her Paralympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games, winning two gold medals in the 100m and 400m freestyle events, which earned her the title of BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year. Throughout her career, she won a total of five gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals, retiring after the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
At just 14, she became the youngest recipient of an MBE for her services to disabled sport and later received an OBE for her ongoing contributions. As a motivational speaker, she shares her inspiring story and promotes diversity and inclusion in sports.
In television, Ellie presented the BBC documentary A World Without Dwarfism, which discussed the ethical implications of a new drug for treating dwarfism. Since retiring, she has remained active in charitable work, serving as an ambassador for WaterAid and collaborating with the Dwarf Sports Association UK.
Ellie's journey from Paralympian to motivational speaker and presenter has inspired many, showcasing her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in sports and media.
