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Iwan Thomas
Iwan Thomas MBE hosts conferences and awards and speaks on motivation and resilience. He's an Olympic silver medallist, and a European, Commonwealth, and World Cup 400m champion.
Iwan Thomas MBE is a former European and Commonwealth 400m champion and an experienced event host. He speaks about motivation and resilience, and hosts conferences and awards nights, including a series of 10 award events for Reach Plc.
Iwan won Olympic relay silver at Atlanta 1996, and in 1998 took 400m gold at the European Championships, Commonwealth Games, and World Cup. His 1997 world 4x400m relay gold was awarded in 2010 and presented in 2025. He's a former British 400m record holder.
Since leaving the track Iwan has presented for Channel 4 and BT Sport, appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, and won Celebrity Hunted. He co-hosts the motorbike podcast Full Chat, and his autobiography, Brutal, tells the story of his career. That broadcast experience is why he's as comfortable running an event as he is speaking at one, and why clients keep bringing him back to host their annual conferences.
As a speaker, Iwan uses three videos in his talks, which help audiences of all ages connect with his story, and he loves a Q&A. From apprentices to senior leaders, audiences get hard work, setbacks, and determination told with humour. As a host, he prepares thoroughly and tailors his approach to the brief.
Book Iwan for a host or speaker who's prepared, upbeat, and instantly recognisable to UK audiences.
Topics, sessions and talks
In this session, Iwan Thomas shares his inspiring journey from Playground to Podium, highlighting key lessons on hard work, determination, and resilience in the face of setbacks. Attendees will gain motivation and practical insights to tackle their own challenges, leaving equipped to pursue their goals with renewed vigour.
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Iwan Thomas uses three videos from his athletics career in his talks and finishes with a Q&A, helping audiences from apprentices to senior leaders connect with his story.
Iwan Thomas MBE speaks on hard work, determination, and resilience in the face of setbacks, and hosts conferences and awards. He is an Olympic silver medallist and won 400m gold at the Commonwealth Games, European Championships, and World Cup in 1998.
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