The 2024 Summer Olympics are here, so gear up with these olympian motivational speakers. They’re more than just athletes, they’re symbols of dedication, perseverance, and resilience. They have stories that can inspire us all – stories about overcoming adversity, achieving greatness, and never giving up. And it’s these stories that make them such compelling keynote speakers
Our Olympian keynote speakers include gold medalists, world record holders, and athletes who have represented their countries on the world’s biggest sporting stage. With our roster of Olympian keynote speakers, we are confident that we can find the perfect speaker for any event.
For more information about The Mollie Plotkin Group’s Olympian keynote speakers, or to book a speaker for your next event, please contact us.
Top 15 Olympian Motivational Speakers
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Leslie Maxie
US Olympian, CEO, Media Consultant, Sportscaster
Leslie Maxie is a 1988 U.S. Olympian, trailblazing former Fox Sports and ESPN host and anchor, and an International Keynote Speaker. You can book Leslie today.
Scott Hamilton
Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author, Cancer Survivor
Olympic Gold Medalist, best-selling author, cancer survivor, and keynote speaker Scott Hamilton is the most recognized male figure skating star in the world.
Dominique Dawes
3-time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate, & Keynote Speaker
Dominique Dawes is a groundbreaking American gymnast with four Olympic medals, three World Championship medals, and 15 U.S. National Championships.
Kerri Walsh Jennings
3x Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Beach Volleyball Legend
Kerri Walsh Jennings is a 5-time Olympian, 4-time Olympic medalist, and one-half of the beach volleyball duo that went undefeated for a remarkable 112 games.
Chris Waddell
13X Paralympic Medalist, Motivational Speaker
13X Paralympic Medalist, named by the Dalai Lama as an Unsung Hero of Compassion, Chris Waddell holds the most medals of any male mono skier in Paralympic history and was the first ambassador of the International Paralympic Committee.
Meb Keflezighi
Olympic Medalist, Inspirational Speaker
U.S. Olympic Medalist and Etrian-born All-American athlete Meb Keflezighi is an inspirational speaker who is the face of leading brands such as Sketchers, Oakley, and Sony.
Lou Nanne
Former NHL Player, Motivational Speaker
Minnesota hockey legend Lou Nanne is a former NHL player and general manager known for his massive influence on USA Hockey.
Edwin Moses
Olympic Gold Medalist, Chairman Emeritus of the USADA
Olympic Gold Medalist, Chairman Emeritus of the USADA, and Business Consultant.
Johnny Quinn
Olympic Medalist, Bobsledding, Motivational Speaker
Hire Olympian Johnny Quinn, an in-demand keynote speaker that excels in both virtual and in-person events with an all-American message.
Tamika Catchings
Olympic Medalist, WNBA Championship Winner
Tamika Catchings is an Olympic gold medalist, WNBA championship winner, and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.
Mike Richter
NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion, Brightcore Energy President
NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion, and Olympic Medalist Mike Richter is a New York Rangers legend and current leader in clean energy and sustainability solutions.
Quinn Buckner
Olympic Gold Medalist, NBA Championship Winner
Quinn Buckner is a U.S. Olympic gold medalist, NBA Championship winner with the Boston Celtics, and professional sportscaster.
Pat LaFontaine
Hockey Hall of Famer, 5-time All-Star
5-time All-Star and Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner Pat LaFontaine is one of the best American-born hockey players ever.
Steve Kerr
9X NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Winner
Nine-time NBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medal Winner Steve Kerr is the head coach of the Golden State Warriors and an accomplished sportscaster and sports journalist.
Laila Ali
Undefeated Boxing Champion, TV Host, Wellness Expert, & Keynote Speaker
Laila Ali is the most successful female boxer of all time, a fitness and wellness expert, TV host, author, businesswoman, and keynote speaker.
