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Olympic champion & resilience expert

James Cracknell

Transform resilience and peak performance with James Cracknell, speaker, Olympic champion and adventure athlete. James works with organisations to develop mental toughness, overcome adversity, and achieve breakthrough results, delivering powerful insights backed by two Olympic gold medals and six world championship titles.

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James Cracknell

Speaker Biography

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  • Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Rower
  • Adventurer known for extreme endurance challenges and expeditions
  • Television presenter and author documenting his adventures and races
James Cracknell OBE, with two Olympic gold medals and six world championship titles under his belt, is an inspiring sportsman, athlete and adventurer. In 2010, James Cracknell took on America- racing to cycle, run, row and swim from LA to New York in record time. It was during this trip that James suffered a near-fatal accident after being struck from behind by a truck while cycling through Arizona. After a difficult six-month recovery period, James went to the Canadian Yukon, completing The Coldest Race on Earth. These stunning adventures are transmitted as 'Unstoppable: The James Cracknell Trilogy' on Discovery. Following this, James made a series for Discovery, 'World's Toughest Expeditions'. The series sees James pushing himself to the limit of endurance. James has also completed the gruelling Amundsen Omega3 South Pole Race with friends Ben Fogle and Dr Ed Coats and 'The Race Across The Atlantic', again with Ben Fogle. Both journeys were aired on the BBC and were accompanied by the books Race to the Pole (MacMillan) and The Crossing. James's recent programming saw him and Ben cross the Empty Quarter on camelback, which aired on the BBC in 2013, Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert. James is in demand as an entertaining corporate and motivational host when not crossing oceans and continents. Not to mention training for marathons, the Great North Run and many other races in the UK. James is Vice President of the Charity 'Headway' and has been appointed to lead Policy Exchange work on obesity and physical activity.

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Why We Recommend Booking James

James Cracknell OBE embodies resilience, determination, and the power of overcoming adversity, making him an unparalleled source of inspiration for your team or business. His captivating stories of conquering the world's toughest expeditions will ignite a drive for excellence and innovation in your audience. Booking James ensures a transformative experience, encouraging a mindset shift towards achieving the seemingly impossible with unwavering perseverance.

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James Cracknell specialises in discussing sports, adventure, motivational speaking and more.
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James delivers with a driven, competitive energy that inspires positive reactions. His sessions motivate audiences to embrace challenges and strive for success, making him a compelling and impactful speaker.
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Yes, James Cracknell offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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