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Sports Heroes
What makes a sportsperson a hero? It's their complete and utter dedication, determination and discipline to achieve the ultimate goal in their endeavours.
From the inspirational and motivational, to the humorous and entertaining, Keynote's sports heroes make great Leadership Speakers and Motivational Speakers as they have a myriad of stories and experiences to draw upon. Discover what makes these sports star's tick and ensure the success of your next event.
Given the drive that an elite athlete has, it is not surprising that they have some interesting ideas when it comes to goal setting and overcoming adversity. Hear it straight from the source, learn exactly what it is that drives and inspires an athlete to win against all odds and become a champion.
Browse through our exceptional selection of legendary sports speakers or call us to speak to an expert!
Sam Riley
While Samantha Riley’s success has already etched her name in Australian swimming ...Travels from Queensland
Mick Fanning
Mick Fanning grew up shredding the waves in New South Wales, Australia, ...Travels from
Tyler Hamilton
Tyler Hamilton was once one of the world’s top-ranked cyclists—a fierce competitor ...Travels from United States
Terry McFlynn
Little did Irish midfielder Terry McFlynn realise when he decided to move ...Travels from New South Wales
Ricky Stuart
Who’s the only rugby league person whose trophy cabinet boasts both a ...Travels from New South Wales
Rechelle Hawkes
One of only two Australian women to win Olympic gold medals at ...Travels from Western Australia
Paul Harragon
Paul ‘The Chief' Harragon is one of rugby league’s modern day legends. ...Travels from New South Wales
Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh AO is arguably one of the best loved Test Cricket ...Travels from New South Wales
Jonathan Brown
Holding an extensive career in AFL, Jonathan Brown is a well-known sporting ...Travels from Victoria
Deane Pieters
Without a doubt Deane Pieters has built his exemplary executive career on ...Travels from Western Australia
Mat Rogers
Dual-code international Mat Rogers was both a prominent figure in rugby league ...Travels from New South Wales
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting holds one of the most successful cricket careers in the ...Travels from New South Wales
Ian Botham
Ian Botham is a retired English Test cricketer, who was one of ...Travels from New South Wales
Mal Meninga
Mal Meninga is an Australian professional rugby league football coach currently in ...Travels from ACT
Stephanie Rice
Stephanie Rice has reached the pinnacle of her sport as an elite ...Travels from Queensland
Cathy Freeman
Sports Hero, Charity Founder and Motivational Speaker. Request Cathy Freeman for your ...Travels from Victoria
Pat Cash
Wimbledon champion and 5 time Grand Slam finalistTravels from United Kingdom
Neil Crompton
One of Australia’s leading race-car drivers and best-known motor racing personalities, Neil ...Travels from New South Wales
Greg (Marto) Martin
Greg (Marto) Martin has done it all. He has been a football ...Travels from Queensland
Paul Roos
Paul Roos has earned a much-acclaimed reputation as an AFL player and senior ...Travels from Victoria
Rob Waddell
Known as New Zealand’s only gold medallist at the Sydney 2000 Olympic ...Travels from New Zealand
Stan Alves OAM
Follow the journey from the elite sporting arena to business management, ...Travels from Victoria
Nathan Buckley
Brownlow and Norm Smith Medal winner; one of the AFL’s superstars ...Travels from Victoria
Phil Kearns
Without a doubt, one of Rugby’s most famous and respected sons. ...Travels from New South Wales
Paul ‘Fatty' Vautin
A national household name – a Queensland legend.Travels from New South Wales
Robert de Castella
Australia’s greatest ever marathon runnerTravels from ACT
Brennon Dowrick
One of Australia’s most successful male gymnasts and now an internationally in-demand ...Travels from Queensland
Leigh Matthews
Australian Football Media Association’s award for “Most Outstanding Special Commentator” ...Travels from Victoria
Danny Green
The Green Machine: Motivational speaker & nice guy with a knockout punch! ...Travels from Western Australia
Janet Evans
Widely considered to be the greatest female distance swimmer in history, Janet ...Travels from United States
Merv Hughes
An Aussie sporting legendTravels from Victoria
Anna Meares
One of our greatest ever cyclistsTravels from South Australia
Billy Brownless
Former high-flying Geelong forward is a hit with audiences everywhere.Travels from Victoria
Alastair Lynch
Former captain and key member of the history-making Brisbane Lions team that ...Travels from Queensland
Harry Kewell
Harry Kewell is a Sydney Native who was just like so many other kids growing up, he ...Travels from
Garry Lyon
The longest-serving Melbourne captain in club historyTravels from Victoria
Gai Waterhouse
The greatest ambassador Australia racing has seenTravels from New South Wales
Ben Madgen
Australian Representative Basketball Player, Brand Ambassador, Role ModelTravels from New South Wales
Brant Garvey
Brant’s passion for sports and fitness is equalled only by his desire ...Travels from Western Australia
Jimmy Bartel
Jimmy is one of the most decorated AFL players of the modern ...Travels from Victoria
Gavin Wanganeen
Gavin Wanganeen is a descendent of the Kokatha people of the Western ...Travels from South Australia
Sam Kekovich
Sporting Legend and Hilarious EntertainerTravels from Victoria
Ryan Fitzgerald
Former AFL star and now media star including "Talking Footy" host and ...Travels from South Australia
Michael Klim
Olympian champion and elite swimming coachTravels from Victoria
Justin Langer
Former Australian test cricketer, former Assistant Coach – Australian Cricket team, Coach ...Travels from Western Australia
Matthew Pavlich
Matthew Pavlich is one of the AFL's biggest stars. Playing for Fremantle ...Travels from Western Australia
Michelle Cowan
Combining her two passions of being a mother and AFL coach, Michelle ...Travels from Western Australia
Kay Cottee
As the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the ...Travels from New South Wales
Paul Hasleby
Former leading Fremantle Dockers player and former Coach of South Fremantle Football ...Travels from Western Australia
Susie O'Neill
With eight Olympic medals, Susie is one of Australia’s all time greats ...Travels from Queensland
Lleyton Hewitt
Synonymous with determination, Lleyton is one of Australia's greatest tennis players ...Travels from South Australia
Sam Groth
Sam Groth is a former top Australian men’s tennis player and current ...Travels from Victoria
Sir Graham Henry
One of the most successful rugby coachesTravels from New Zealand
Jason Akermanis
A Brownlow Medallist and triple premiership playerTravels from Victoria
Chloe Esposito
Chloe Esposito OAM is one of Australia's most impressive athletes, having won ...Travels from New South Wales
Tracy Williams
A highly sought after transformational speaker who will motivate your audienceTravels from New South Wales
Jessica Watson
The youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the worldTravels from Victoria
Jesse Martin
An adventurer well before his solo trip around the worldTravels from New South Wales
Alastair Clarkson
Renowned for his innovation, leadership philosophies and ability to lead change.Travels from Victoria
Mark Sorenson
Listen to Mark tell of his inspirational and entertaining sporting experiences.Travels from New Zealand
Steve Moneghetti
Here for the long run, realising your full potentialTravels from Victoria
Natalie Cook
Nat is a champion who shares her story with any audienceTravels from New South Wales
Clint Robinson OAM
Australia’s greatest ever Kayaking ChampionTravels from Queensland
Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin
Hear from a champion snowboarder and learn to overcome obstaclesTravels from Queensland
Lydia Lassila
Learn how to strive for excellence and achieve goalsTravels from Victoria
Mark Skaife
The most successful driver in Australian touring car historyTravels from Victoria
Hayley Lewis
Australian Swimming Champion, Business Expert, Host of The Biggest Loser, Role Model and ...Travels from
David Schwarz
As a talented young AFL footballer, David Schwarz was well on the ...Travels from Victoria
Brendan Fevola
Brendan Fevola had a spectacular career both on and off the field ...Travels from Victoria
Jason Dunstall
Jason Dunstall is a true great of both the Hawthorn Football Club ...Travels from Victoria
Nick Riewoldt
Nick Riewoldt is an AFL champion with a decorated career which spanned ...Travels from Victoria
Paul McNamee
Presenting in a relaxed conversational manner, Paul provides his audience with an ...Travels from Victoria
Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokic has had a storied and well-documented life and tennis career ...Travels from Victoria
Mark Woodforde
Mark Woodforde is an Australian former World No.1 doubles player who won ...Travels from Victoria
Todd Woodbridge
Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge is one of this country’s most celebrated ...Travels from Victoria
Roger Rasheed
Roger Rasheed hit his first tennis ball at 10 and decided he ...Travels from South Australia
Heath Davidson
Having returned from a decade’s long hiatus just over a year out ...Travels from Victoria
Brent Tate
A legend of Rugby League who inspires his audiences to overcome any ...Travels from Queensland
Nova Peris
A pioneer in Australian sport and politicsTravels from Victoria
Tammy Van Wisse
A marathon swimmer who has conquered the world's longest, deepest and coldest ...Travels from Victoria
Brad Ness
Five time Paralympian, and Captain of the Australian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team ...Travels from Western Australia
Michael O'Loughlin
An accomplished AFL player and an advocate and mentor in the Indigenous community ...Travels from New South Wales
Lisa Sthalekar
The first woman to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in ODIsTravels from New South Wales
Giaan Rooney
Olympian, presenter, passionate ambassador as well as MC and speakerTravels from Queensland
Tayla Harris
Breaking down barriers in women's sportsTravels from Victoria
Leisel Jones
One of the world's greatest swimmers, television personality and corporate speaker ...Travels from New South Wales
Damian Barrett
An award-winning journalist in AFL mediaTravels from Victoria
John Rothfield
A renowned Racing ExpertTravels from Victoria
Carla Dziwoki
Netball player, media personality and a guide to elite Australian cricketersTravels from Victoria
Bianca Chatfield
One of the youngest players ever to have debuted for the Australian ...Travels from Victoria
Ben Ikin
A former professional rugby league footballer and sporting media personalityTravels from Queensland
Scott Cummings
A multifaceted media performer and a respected AFL expert analystTravels from Victoria
Kane Cornes
A bright media talent within the AFL industryTravels from South Australia
Dermott Brereton
A football legend, television presenter, commentator, newspaper columnist, and radio host ...Travels from Victoria
Wayne Carey
An AFL great and sporting heroTravels from Victoria
Shane Crawford
Popular football player and media personalityTravels from Victoria
Cadel Evans
The first, and only, Australian to win the Tour de FranceTravels from United Kingdom
Amanda Farrugia
GWS Giants CaptainTravels from New South Wales
Jeremy Rolleston
A dual winter Olympian who has achieved a in sport, business and ...Travels from New South Wales
Ryley Batt
One of the best and most experienced players in the Australian wheelchair ...Travels from New South Wales
Greg Hire
Former Vice Captain of the Perth Wildcats and Mental Health ambassadorTravels from Western Australia
Trevor Hendy
A Life Coach, Mentor and Author in the field of Personal Truth ...Travels from Queensland
Erin Phillips
A remarkable sportswoman and athleteTravels from South Australia
Cameron Schwab
CEO and Leadership SpeakerTravels from Victoria
John Fitzgerald
A former professional tennis player turned coachTravels from South Australia
Christina Matthews
CEO of the Western Australian Cricket Association and former cricketerTravels from Western Australia
Andrew Embley
A former West Coast Eagles star with a focus on successTravels from Western Australia
Brad Fittler
An in demand NRL speaker giving insights into communication and leadershipTravels from New South Wales
Mark Mathews
Offers game-changing ways to adapt to stress and increase wonderTravels from Queensland
Mark Aiston
Well-known television and radio personalityTravels from South Australia
Peter Bell
Former Captain of the Fremantle Dockers, AFL presenter and sought after speaker ...Travels from Western Australia
Chloe McCardel
A highly sought after motivational speaker who inspires and encourages her audience ...Travels from Victoria
Stuart O'Grady
Stuart O’Grady OAM is a retired Australian professional road and track bicycle racer, ...Travels from South Australia
Ange Postecoglou
A successful coach with a passion for team work, goal setting and ...Travels from Victoria
Chris Fagan
Head Coach and a Hall of FamerTravels from Queensland
Glenn Mitchell
A familiar and popular sporting commentatorTravels from Western Australia
Sean Garlick
From footballer to family business managerTravels from New South Wales
Chris ‘Buddha’ Handy
A larger than life sporting starTravels from Queensland
Stirling Mortlock
Stirling Mortlock began playing rugby with Lindfield Juniors at four years of ...Travels from New South Wales
Dylan Alcott
An extraordinary man and dual sport athleteTravels from Victoria
Katrina Webb
An Australian sporting legend passionate for helping others perform at their best ...Travels from South Australia
George Gregan
Successful sportsman, businessman and leaderTravels from New South Wales
Alan Tongue
2017 Australian of the Year for ACT.Travels from ACT
Mark Ricciuto
A successful publican and hotelierTravels from South Australia
Mick Miller
Be inspired and motivated to achieve by a former elite sports coach ...Travels from New South Wales
Kerry O'Keeffe
Combining wit, wisdom and a passion for sportTravels from New South Wales
Priya Cooper
Hear from a renowned athlete who encourages everyone to achieveTravels from Western Australia
Kerri Pottharst
Beloved athlete, triple Olympian and passionate motivatorTravels from New South Wales
Richard Champion
Uses his experience as a media personality and athleteTravels from Queensland
Wayne Schwass
AFL Champion, commentator, founder of Sunrise Foundation and motivational speaker ...Travels from Victoria
Nathan Brown
A motivational speaker who captivates audiences with his enthusiasm and longevity ...Travels from Victoria
Don Elgin
Taking audiences behind the scenes of his extraordinary journeyTravels from Victoria
Tim Watson
An AFL hero and major sports commentatorTravels from Victoria
Tiffany Cherry
One of Australia’s most well known female sports broadcastersTravels from Victoria
Steven Bradbury
One of the world’s most colourful Olympic Champions, Steven Bradbury is one of ...Travels from Queensland
Rodney Hogg
Australian Cricketing GreatTravels from Victoria
Raelene Boyle
A legendary name synonymous with Australian sport and campaigner for breast cancer ...Travels from Queensland
Nick Maxwell
Uses his experiences to motivate in leadership, persistence and strengthTravels from Victoria
Michael Slater
Top of the Australian Test batting line-up for nearly a decadeTravels from New South Wales
Mark Bickley
A football legend whose passion extends beyond the fieldTravels from South Australia
Liz Ellis
As one of Australia’s highest profile elite athletes and most successful netballers ...Travels from Queensland
Libby Trickett
Olympic Champion and Golden Girl of Australian SwimmingTravels from Queensland
Kurt Fearnley
Paralympian, champion and NSW Australian of the Year 2019Travels from New South Wales
James Tomkins
With six Olympic Games under his belt, he is an inspiration.Travels from Victoria
Dawn Fraser
Crowned Australia's greatest female athlete in 2013Travels from Queensland
Andrew Voss
A sports and news presenter, commentator and authorTravels from New South Wales
Andrew Gaze
One of Australia’s most well-known and respected sporting championsTravels from Victoria
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