Jonnie Peacock

About

Paralympic Gold Medalist 100m Sprint Runner

Jonnie Peacock is a Double Paralympic, World, and European T44 100m Champion. He gained international fame when he won his first Paralympic title at the London 2012 Games and successfully defended his title at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, setting a Paralympic record with a remarkable time of 10.81 seconds in the T44 100m final.

In Detail

Jonnie’s journey is one of resilience and determination. At just five years old, he contracted Meningitis, which led to an amputation just below his knee. His recovery was nothing short of miraculous, fueled by the fighting spirit that would eventually propel him to become a world-class sprinter. Even after his illness, Jonnie competed against able-bodied children in school races, determined to prove that his disability would not hold him back.

His breakthrough came in 2012, when he participated in his first international race at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester, where he broke the world record and clinched gold, making it a year to remember.

WHAT he OFFERS YOU

Jonnie specializes in motivating individuals and businesses to achieve their goals. He equips audiences with the tools to cope with adversity and pressure, challenges that everyone faces at some point. As a passionate advocate for disability sport, Jonnie is an inspiration to many young people and aims to elevate the profile of athletics for athletes with disabilities. He is committed to participating in as many Paralympics as possible, with aspirations of winning more 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 everything he does, making him an ideal motivational speaker for conferences and events. His compelling story and dynamic presentation style leave a lasting impact on audiences, encouraging them to pursue their goals and overcome obstacles.