Jonnie Peacock

About

Paralympic Gold Medalist 100m Sprint Runner

Jonnie Peacock is a celebrated Double Paralympic Champion, as well as the World and European T44 100m Champion. He first captured the world’s attention by winning his Paralympic title at the London 2012 Games, and he successfully defended his title at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, where he set a Paralympic record with a remarkable time of 10.81 seconds in the T44 100m final.

In Detail

Jonnie’s journey to success is nothing short of extraordinary. At just five years old, he contracted Meningitis, which led to an amputation just below the knee. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, Jonnie made a full recovery and embraced a fighting spirit that would eventually propel him to become a world-class sprinter. Despite his disability, he competed against able-bodied children in school races, determined to prove that his condition would not hinder his ambitions.

His breakthrough came in 2012, when he competed in his first international race at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester, where he broke the World Record and won Gold, marking an unforgettable year in his athletic career. In 2017, Jonnie continued his winning streak by claiming GOLD at the World Para Athletics Championships.

WHAT he OFFERS YOU

Jonnie specializes in motivating individuals and businesses on how to achieve their goals. He equips audiences with the tools necessary to cope with adversity and pressure—common challenges faced by everyone. A passionate advocate for disability sport, Jonnie is committed to inspiring young people and hopes to participate in as many Paralympics as possible to continue winning medals.

Topics

• London 2012
• Disability Sport
• Motivation/Inspiration
• Achieving Goals

Languages

Jonnie presents in English.

How he presents

Jonnie’s energy and enthusiasm shine through in every presentation, making him an ideal motivational speaker for conferences and events. His inspiring journey and engaging style resonate deeply with audiences, encouraging them to pursue their own aspirations and overcome obstacles.