Travels From New South Wales
Speaker Topics
High performance habits
Identity beyond achievement
Mental resilience & growth
Performing under pressure
Training in discomfort
Harry Garside
Olympic Medallist, Commonwealth Games Champion & Advocate for Authenticity, Vulnerability and Breaking Stereotypes
The youngest of three boys from Mooroolbark in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Garside surprised his family with his desire to become a boxer as a 9-year-old. Leaving school Harry became a plumber and followed his desire to be an Australian boxer.
In 2015, Harry won his first of six Australian National Championships. Then in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Garside he walked away with his first Gold Medal in the men's 60kg division.
Harry Garside competed in the men's lightweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics winning a bronze medal.
Harry is a unique athlete who credits has some unusual training methods such as ballet, karaoke and army training as critical to his Olympic success.
Harry is a passionate advocate for breaking down gender stereotypes and made headlines for his Olympic themed nail polish during his Tokyo campaign.
Harry is vocal about the importance of vulnerability, authenticity and emotional intelligence in reaching your true potential. He prides himself on punctuality, respect and manners, and is carving out a new archetype for the modern elite athlete.