Roger BlackOlympic Silver Medallist and Peak Performance Keynote Speaker

Roger Black is one of Great Britain's most accomplished middle-distance runners, having secured 15 major honours during a prestigious athletics career. Despite overcoming significant health challenges, including a heart valve condition diagnosed at a young age and various physical injuries, he famously helped the British 4 x 400m relay team secure a World Championship gold medal against the United States in Tokyo. Individually, he is an Olympic silver medallist, famously finishing second only to Michael Johnson in the 400 metres. Transitioning from the track to the screen, he has become a familiar face on British television, presenting sports coverage and appearing on various programmes ranging from Strictly Come Dancing to Tomorrow’s World. He further extended his sporting legacy as an official ambassador for Team GB during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Away from the media, he manages his own line of fitness equipment, applying the same dedication to business that he once brought to the stadium. On the corporate circuit, he shares his Five Fundamentals for success, focusing on goal-setting, performing under pressure, and reducing the fear of failure. He is booked by organisations for his ability to translate the elite sporting mindset into practical strategies for professional achievement and collective team excellence. On stage, Roger Black is best known for talks on 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. Roger Black is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, 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, Roger Black 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 Roger Black would approach your audience.