Track & Field Athlete Keynote Speakers

Fee Range: $20,000–$28,000
Travels From: CO

Fee Range: $200,000–$312,000
Travels From: NY

Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee has built one of the most illustrious athletic careers in the world of track & field. Her performance in the heptathlon and long jump in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, made her a legend. Jackie Joyner-Kersee has set over 18 athletic records, received over 24 recognition awards, is a successful businesswoman, respected community leader, and a dynamic motivational speaker who inspires audiences to go after their dreams with passion and commitment. Working with the 77-year-old Farm Foundation and the United States Department of Agriculture, Jackie has embarked upon a nationwide effort to enhance the comprehensive health of our nation’s communities through the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Fee Range: $20,000–$45,000
Travels From: MO

Fee Range: $20,000–$20,000
Travels From: AZ

Arguably the most naturally gifted athlete the world has ever seen, Usain St Leo Bolt, created history at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio when he achieved the ‘Triple Triple’, three gold medals at three consecutive Olympic Games.  Usain’s journey to worldwide stardom started at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing where he won the 100m, 200m and 4x100m, all in world record times.  He followed this up with three gold medals in the same events at the 2012 Olympic Games in London to write his name in the history books as the world’s fastest man.  Then one day before his 30th birthday he completed the same triple at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio to cement his legacy as a legend in world sport.

Fee Range: $125,000–$300,000
Travels From: Intl

Fee Range: $13,000–$25,000
Travels From: NJ

• Most Decorated U.S. Track & Field Olympic Athlete • Holder of 13 Global Titles, 10 United States Championships, 9 Olympic Medals, and a World Record • One of TIME's 100 Most Influential People • Advocate for underserved children and pregnant women and mothers • Ambassador for Right to Play and Play Works, as well as being a member of The President’s Council on Fitness, Sport, and Nutrition

Fee Range: $75,000–$125,000
Travels From: CA

Lolo Jones’s journey to the Olympics began in a most unlikely place, the basement of a church in Des Moines. Jones’s mother, Lori, and her five children lived a peripatetic existence. Jones said they moved almost constantly, staying one step ahead of rent collectors, and the children attended a new school every year. Jones said her father was not around, that he was in the Air Force and when he got out, he bounced in and out of jail.

Fee Range: $20,000–$32,000
Travels From: IA

Carl Lewis is one of the greatest Olympians of all time. During his career as an Olympic athlete, Carl Lewis won 10 medals. These medals consisted of nine golds, which came from winning four long-jump events, two 100-meter races, two 400-meter relays, and one 200-meter race. He also received one silver medal that came from finishing second in a 200-meter race. Because of his impressive track and field performances, Carl Lewis has earned himself inter-national respect and a place in history as one of the truly great athletes of all time. Carl Lewis, having lived his life saying “I Can Do That”, shows audiences how they too “Can Do That.” Carl is an activist for issues focusing on Family,Youth, Education, Wellness and Fitness; Lewis brings his international celebrity to attract audiences, and awareness to these issues around the world. He devotes a great deal of his time and energy to charity. He founded “The Carl Lewis Foundation,” which serves as an umbrella for the many charities that Lewis supports.

Fee: $32,000
Travels From: TX

Fee Range: $14,000–$50,000
Travels From: NY

Eric McElvenny has become synonymous with inspiration. His story of determination, faith, and hope has resounded in encouragement nationwide. Eric’s foundation of faith has been his backbone; his source of truth, hope and strength. In 2013, he completed his military career, and is still an active endurance athlete, competitor to this day. Eric has been able to touch many people with his faith message and overall spirit. His greatest joy is being a husband and father, and he continues to touch and inspire lives as a professional triathlete and inspirational speaker.

Fee Range: $5,000–$20,000
Travels From: PA

Billy uses his story of overcoming the odds at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo and his experiences with Running Strong to illuminate lessons about our personal, national, and international history. Billy Mills was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, and would make the Olympic team for the 1964 Tokyo games in the marathon and the 10,000 meter run, in the latter of which he would win the gold, a moment often lauded as the Greatest upset in Olympic history. As National Spokesperson for Running Strong for American Youth, Billy has spent 31 years lifting young men and women toward their aspirations and has championed wellness and unlocked opportunities in Native American communities across America. A major motion picture has been made about Billy, titled “Running Brave”, and has been a positive influence on many of our American Youth. On February 15, 2013 the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to Billy Mills for his work with Running Strong. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Fee Range: $6,000–$11,000
Travels From: CA

Mullins has excelled in multiple fields, inspiring people around the world as an athlete, actor, model and speaker. As the first double amputee in history to compete in Division 1 NCAA track and field, she then competed for Team USA in the 1996 Paralympic Games and has set world records in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and long jump events.

Fee Range: $30,000–$60,000
Travels From: NY

Millions of Americans proudly watched Dan O’Brien win the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal in the decathlon, becoming the first American winner in the sport since 1976. Dan O’Brien’s name is synonymous with athletic achievement and success both on and off the field. Dan has overcome many adversities throughout his life, and with a great deal of self-determination and commitment, he has become one of the most successful and dominant athletes in the history of sports. He is an inspirational leader and motivational force for millions of people across the world. Dan has become a highly sought motivational speaker, bringing his inspirational story to the employees and leaders of some of the biggest companies in the world, and over the years he has worked as both a color commentator and guest analyst for networks such as ESPN, CBS and NBC. He was part of Yahoo! Sports 2012 Olympic coverage from London.

Fee Range: $12,000–$14,000
Travels From: AZ

At only 29 years old, Kelley O’Hara has already been celebrated for her achievements at every level of soccer. Kelley’s success hasn’t been easy. She’s encountered many obstacles along the way, including a career-changing injury, heartbreak at the 2016 Olympics, and a challenging dispute demanding equal pay for equal play. In her presentations, Kelley brings an authentic and real-life perspective on leadership, motivation, adversity, teamwork, success and perseverance, drawn from her journey from a small town in Georgia to Stanford University and her ultimate ascension as one of the best and most versatile players in the history of the USWNT.

Fee Range: $25,000–$100,000
Travels From: GA