Kadeena CoxElite Paralympic Sprinter and Double-Sport Cycling Champion

Kadeena Cox OBE is a phenomenal dual-sport athlete who made history at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games as the first Briton in over three decades to secure gold medals in two different disciplines at a single Games. A world-record breaker in both the T38 400m sprint and the C4 500m cycling time trial, she maintained her elite status at Tokyo 2020 by successfully defending her cycling titles. Her transition to para-sport followed a life-altering diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 2014, a challenge she met with extraordinary resolve after previously competing as an able-bodied sprinter with Olympic aspirations. Beyond her six Paralympic medals and five World Championship titles, Kadeena is a prominent advocate for diversity in sport. As the first Black British athlete to win gold in Paralympic cycling, she established the KC Academy to support and inspire ethnically diverse individuals entering the track and velodrome. Her versatility extends to mainstream broadcasting, having triumphed as the winner of Celebrity Masterchef and appearing on high-profile programmes such as I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Gogglebox. On the speaking circuit, Kadeena provides a powerful narrative on overcoming adversity and the psychology of elite performance. She is frequently booked for her ability to articulate the importance of inclusive cultures and the mental toughness required to excel under pressure, making her a deeply resonant choice for modern corporate audiences. On stage, Kadeena Cox is best known for talks on Resilience and Peak Performance. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Motivational Speaking and Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Kadeena Cox is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Kadeena Cox travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Kadeena Cox would approach your audience.