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Rebecca Adlington

Transform team culture with Rebecca Adlington, speaker, Olympic champion and swimming education advocate. Rebecca works with clients to build resilience, enhance wellbeing and develop high-performance mindsets, delivering gold medal insights as Britain's most successful female swimmer.

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Rebecca Adlington

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Rebecca Adlington's biography

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  • Britain’s most successful female swimmer and 4x Olympic medallist
  • BBC sports pundit covering multiple Olympics and World Championships
  • Founder of Swim! nationwide learn to swim initiative
Rebecca Adlington is Great Britain's most successful female swimmer, transforming from Olympic champion to respected sports pundit and entrepreneur with a mission to improve swimming education nationwide. Rebecca's illustrious career includes four Olympic medals—two Gold in Beijing 2008 and two Bronze in London 2012—alongside recognition with an OBE. Since retiring in 2013, she has become a permanent fixture in swimming coverage for every major swimming competition, including multiple World Championships and Olympic Games. Rebecca has also dedicated her post-swimming career to ensuring future generations have access to the water. Her Swim! initiative aims to make sure every child in Britain can swim 25 metres before leaving primary school. Delivered through premium, child-led centres across the UK, the programme focuses on building confidence and safety in the water from ages 0 to 11. She is also a Patron of Women in Sport, and an ambassador for Encephalitis International and Petals, supporting causes close to her heart. Audiences can expect to gain insights into what it takes to perform under pressure, overcome challenges, and create meaningful legacies. Her talks inspire organisations to prioritise wellbeing, perseverance, and inclusivity in sport and beyond. Rebecca's authentic approach resonates with diverse groups, from corporate teams to educational institutions. Book Rebecca for an inspiring blend of Olympic achievement, business acumen and passionate advocacy that motivates organisations to pursue excellence with purpose.

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Why we recommend booking Rebecca

Rebecca Adlington, Britain's most successful female swimmer and Olympic champion, brings unparalleled insights on resilience, peak performance, and social impact through her journey from gold medallist to respected commentator and swimming education entrepreneur. Book this inspiring OBE recipient to transform your team's approach to excellence while gaining practical strategies for overcoming setbacks and creating meaningful change.

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Testimonials

Think that was probably one of the best talent bookings I've seen us make.

BT, BT

Rebecca was a very welcome guest to our Annual General Meeting and spent time meeting our staff and service users before giving an interesting, inspirational and thought-provoking keynote speech. She is a lovely, down to earth person who really connected with people and we were delighted that she was part of our AGM celebrations.

Julie

NAViGO

Thank you so much for Friday, everyone loved your straight-talking, honest and interesting session. You understood the tone of the event perfectly and all the attendees remarked at how down-to-earth you were and lovely it was when you stayed for photos and chatted with everyone. Thanks again for all the dedication you showed, was much appreciated and the event was a real success.

RMP Enterprise

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What topics does Rebecca Adlington specialise in?
Rebecca Adlington specialises in discussing swimming education, high performance, advocacy and more.
What is Rebecca Adlington's speaking style like?
Rebecca delivers honest, down-to-earth sessions that connect with audiences. Her straight-talking style is inspiring and approachable, making events engaging, memorable, and perfectly suited to the occasion.
How can I book Rebecca Adlington for my next event?
Email rebecca.adlington@getapeptalk.com or call us 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 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. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Rebecca Adlington for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Rebecca Adlington's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Rebecca Adlington directly.
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