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Reinvigorate your audience with motivation from the world’s greatest athletes. Speakers.com sports keynote speakers have faced seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles, ultimately achieving what others only dream. Whether Hall-of-Famer or world-class Olympic champion, our sports speaker knows what it takes to perform and compete at the highest levels. Their stories are both inspirational and motivational, enriching your event with moments from sports history that your participants will never forget. Make your next event one of your greatest, with the one of the best sports motivational speakers in world from Speakers.com!
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Dominique Dawes
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Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner
Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming …
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Maryland, United States
Vonetta Flowers
Featured Speaker
First African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal
First-Ever African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal On February 19, 2002, people in Alabama were glued to their TV’s, curious to see how the state’s only bobsledder would perform against the rest of the world. In …
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Florida, United States
Shannon Miller
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Seven-Time Olympic Medalist Gymnast, Women’s Health and Fitness Expert, Cancer Survivor
Seven-Time Olympic Medalist Gymnast, Women’s Health and Fitness Expert, Cancer Survivor Shannon Miller remains the Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast in American History with 7 Olympic Medals! She is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall …
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Florida, United States
Diana Nyad
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Legendary Distance Swimmer and first person to swim from Cuba to Florida (without a shark cage!)
Legendary Distance Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida (without a shark cage!) 25 million people worldwide rooted for Diana Nyad as she approached the Florida shore, at long last achieving her 35-year-old dream of becoming the …
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California, United States
Aly Raisman
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Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Gymnast, and Best-Selling Author
Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Gymnast, and Best-Selling Author Aly Raisman is a gymnast and an Olympic gold medalist. She was captain of the gold medal-winning “Fierce Five” US Women’s Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the “Final …
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Massachusetts, United States
Jim Abbott
Famed One-Handed Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian
Famed One-Handed Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian Famed Major League Baseball player Jim Abbott overcame the birth defect of having only one hand to become an amazing professional pitcher and ball player. Through stories, anecdotes, jokes, some self …
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California, United States
Andre Agassi
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over a 20-year career. A former World No. …
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Nevada, United States
Mario Andretti
Racing Legend
Racing Legend Mario Andretti a racing icon, considered by many to be the greatest race car driver in the history of the sport. Car Racing Mario Andretti was born in Italy and didn’t emigrate to the United States until 1955 …
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Michigan, United States
Jennifer Azzi
Head Women's Basketball Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist
Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist Jennifer Azzi is no stranger to success. With achievements ranging from seven hall of fame inductions, an Olympic Gold Medal, a Stanford National Championship, the Naismith Award, Wade Trophy, a successful WNBA …
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California, United States
Johnny Bench
Greatest Catcher in the History of Major League Baseball
Greatest Catcher in the History of Major League Baseball Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989, Bench is undoubtedly the greatest catcher ever as stated by the Sporting News in late 1998, in which Johnny was named …
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Florida, United States
Brian Billick
FOX Sports Analyst and Former Head Coach of the Baltimore Ravens
Fox Sports Analyst and Super Bowl-winning NFL Head Coach for Baltimore Ravens Passion and Accountability! Spend enough time with Brian Billick and you’re going to hear those two words. They are cornerstones to his foundation of coaching and leadership. These …
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Maryland, United States
Bonnie Blair
U.S. Olympic Speed Skater and U.S. athlete with the most Winter Olympic wins
U.S. Olympic Speed Skater and One of the Most Decorated Athletes in Olympic History Success under pressure is the measure of a true champion. There are numerous winners in the world of sports but the celebrated athletes are the few …
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Wisconsin, United States
Walter Bond
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as "Mr. Accountability"
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as “Mr. Accountability” Walter Bond is a former NBA athlete, a former sports broadcaster, and a motivational speaker. For nearly two decades, Walter Bond has been a premier …
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Florida, United States
Brian Bosworth
Actor, Author, and Former Collegiate and NFL Player
Actor, Author, and Former Collegiate and NFL Player Former “bad boy” of football, Brian “The Boz” Bosworth was one of the most notorious and outspoken NFL athletes of all time. After great success as a college player for the University …
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Texas, United States
Bobby Bowden
Legendary Head College Football Coach for Florida State
Legendary Head Football College Football Coach for Florida State For over 20 years, Florida State’s Bobby Bowden has molded his Seminoles into the most successful team in college football history. Called a riverboat gambler for his trick plays and wide …
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Florida, United States
Dana Bowman
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker Dana Bowman has astounded the nation and the world with his drive, determination, and will to succeed. He is a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Texas, United States
Bob Bowman
Arizona State Swim Coach and Michael Phelps Olympic Swim Coach and Mentor
Arizona State Head Swim Coach and Michael Phelps Olympic Swim Coach and Mentor Bob Bowman is one of the most well-known and successful swim coaches in the United States. Bowman’s greatest success was having coached Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of …
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Arizona, United States
Shannon Boxx
Professional Athlete, Mentor, and now Successful Business Woman
Professional Athlete, Mentor, and now Successful Business Woman Olympic Speaker Shannon Boxx is a retired American Soccer player who played for the University of Notre Dame where she helped the Fighting Irish win the school’s first NCAA Women’s Soccer …
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California, United States
Christine Brennan
Award-Winning USA Today Sports Columnist, Television Commentator, and Best-Selling Author
Award-Winning USA Today Sports Columnist, Television Commentator, and Best-Selling Author Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, a commentator for ABC News, CNN, PBS NewsHour and National Public Radio, a best-selling author and a nationally-known speaker. …
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District Of Columbia, United States
James Brown
More than a sportscaster, James Brown, Co-Host of CBS show The NFL TODAY, understands leadership on the field and off.
Popular Anchor of The NFL Today and Thursday Night Football James Brown is a three-time emmy award winning network broadcaster and in 2010 was named SI.com’s “Best Studio Host of the Decade”. He is the host of “The NFL Today” …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Jim Brown
Founder of Amer-I-Can and NFL Hall of Fame Legend
Founder of Amer-I-Can and NFL Hall of Fame Legend Jim Brown is the founder of Amer-I-Can and a former professional football player and has also made his mark as an actor and social activist. He is best known for his …
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New York, United States
Scott Burrows
Top-Rated Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Change Management Expert, and Bestselling Author
Top-Rated Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Change Management Expert, and Bestselling Author Scott’s story is a hero’s journey. By the age of 19, he played college football at Florida State University for legendary coach Bobby Bowden and was a top-ranked kick-boxing …
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Florida, United States
Brandi Chastain
Member of the Olympic and World Champion Gold-Medal-Winning U.S. Womens National Soccer Team
Member of the Olympic and World Champion Gold-Medal-Winning U.S. Womens National Soccer Team When Brandi Chastain famously stripped off her jersey to celebrate her World Cup-winning penalty kick, the gesture represented not only the essence of athletic triumph but the …
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California, United States
Bobby Clampett
CBS Sports Golf Analyst, Author, and Retired Professional Golfer who played on the PGA Tour from 1980 to 1995
CBS Sports Golf Analyst, Author, and Retired Professional Golfer Bobby Clampett is a television golf analyst, golf course architect, writer, and professional golfer, who played on the PGA Tour from 1980 to 1995. Mr. Clampett currently works with CBS Sports …
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Florida, United States
Nadia Comaneci
Legendary Olympic Gymnast
Legendary Olympic Gymnast At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada, a 14-year-old Romanian dynamo captured the hearts and minds of the world with her daring and perfection. We came to know her simply as “Nadia.” First Olympics By the time …
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Oklahoma, United States
Dennis Conner
World Champion American Yachtsman, Author, and Publisher
Four-Time Winner of the America’s Cup Four-Time Winner of the America’s Cup, U.S. Yachtsman of the Year, Author and Publisher Dennis Conner, also know as “Mr. America’s Cup” is the world’s most successful Americas Cup Skipper, a four time winner …
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California, United States
Bart Conner
America's Most Decorated Male Gymnast
America’s Most Decorated Male Gymnast Bart Conner is the only American male gymnast to win gold medals at every level of national and international competition. Conner has been a USA Champion, NCAA Champion, Pan-American Games Champion, World Champion, World Cup …
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Oklahoma, United States
Jimmy Connors
World Tennis Champion, Eight-time Grand Slam tournament singles winner including five U.S. Opens
World Tennis Champion, Eight-Time Grand Slam Tournament Singles Winner, including five U.S. Opens An indefatigable fighter, the champion every fan wanted to watch, a compelling player who was groomed for greatness by the coaching of his mother and grandmother, Jimmy …
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California, United States
Bill Cowher
Legendary Steelers Head Coach & CBS Football Analyst
Legendary Steelers Head Coach & CBS Football Analyst Whether it’s football, life, or a business, Bill Cowher believes that everyone should be instilled with three critical points. Everyone needs the right game plan, the right people and environment surrounding them, …
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North Carolina, United States
Jim Craig
Goaltender, 1980 Gold Medal Winning U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, President and Founder, Gold Medal Strategies and Author
Goaltender, 1980 Gold Medal Winning U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, President and Founder, Gold Medal Strategies and Author Leadership expert Jim Craig is best remembered for his outstanding goaltending in the “Miracle on Ice” during the 1980 winter Olympics. In what …
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Massachusetts, United States