Sarah Storey

Dame Sarah Storey is Great Britain’s most successful Paralympic athlete, with an astounding 19 Paralympic gold medals across swimming, track, and road cycling. Her sporting journey is one of remarkable versatility and endurance, and she has become a sought-after high-performance speaker, known for her resilience and commitment to excellence. In addition to her Paralympic triumphs, Sarah has claimed multiple World Championship titles, including 4 IPC Swimming World Champion titles, 12 UCI Para-cycling Road World Champion titles, and 14 UCI Para-cycling Track World Champion titles.

Sarah’s early career began in swimming, where she competed in four Paralympic Games from 1992 to 2004, amassing five gold medals and numerous silver and bronze. However, following a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, she pivoted to cycling in 2005, where she continued her legacy of success. Competing in her fifth Paralympic Games in 2008, Sarah showcased her extraordinary adaptability, earning 10 gold medals in road cycling and five in track cycling. Over her career, she has set 11 world records, highlighting her dedication to pushing the limits of human potential. Additionally, she has served as a London Games Ambassador and currently leads initiatives as the Director of Team Storey Sport Limited.

In recent years, Sarah has continued to push boundaries and achieve new milestones in Paralympic sport. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she added two more gold medals to her remarkable record in the Women’s C5 Individual Time Trial and Women’s C4-5 Road Race events. These victories brought her total to an astounding 19 Paralympic gold medals, solidifying her position as Britain’s most successful Paralympian. Alongside her athletic accomplishments, Sarah has remained an influential advocate, mentor, and leader, taking on roles such as President of Lancashire Cricket Club and Visiting Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University.

As a high-performance speaker, Dame Sarah Storey is hired by organisations aiming to inspire audiences through stories of tenacity, leadership, and overcoming adversity. Her experience as an elite athlete and leader makes her an exceptional speaker for corporate and motivational events, where she engages audiences on the power of marginal gains and the importance of persistence.