Baroness (Tanni) Grey-Thompson

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is one of the most celebrated figures in British sporting history, having established herself as the nation's most successful female Paralympian for over ten years. Throughout an extraordinary career on the track, she secured eleven Paralympic gold medals, set thirty world records, and claimed six consecutive victories in the wheelchair division of the London Marathon. Her rise to global prominence began at the World Wheelchair Games aged eighteen, and despite undergoing major spinal surgery early in her career, she achieved a legendary clean sweep of gold medals across the 100, 200, 400, and 800-metre events in Barcelona. Beyond her athletic achievements, Tanni holds significant influence in public life and governance. A crossbench peer in the House of Lords, she focuses her efforts on disability rights, welfare, and the promotion of sport. Her expertise is frequently sought by major organisations; she serves on the boards of Transport for London and the London Marathon, and was recently appointed as co-chair of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Tanni remains a prominent voice in the media and has been honoured with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award for her unwavering commitment to excellence. As a speaker, Tanni offers a compelling perspective on the discipline, meticulous planning, and collaborative teamwork required to excel at the highest level. Her journey provides audiences with a profound understanding of how to maintain peak performance and foster inclusive environments through resilience and clear ambition. On stage, Baroness (Tanni) Grey-Thompson is best known for talks on Peak Performance and Diversity & Inclusion. 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 Arts & Culture, Media & Broadcasting and Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Baroness (Tanni) Grey-Thompson is regularly booked for Motivational 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, Baroness (Tanni) Grey-Thompson 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 Baroness (Tanni) Grey-Thompson would approach your audience.