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James Cracknell
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James Cracknell Biography
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James Cracknell's outstanding sporting achievements, intelligence and good sense of humour have made him a popular choice of corporate speaker. He has an ability to tailor his experiences to captivate and motivate a variety of audiences. A True British Sporting Hero
Winning Gold in Athens was one of the most heart stopping races in history and confirmed James Cracknell as one of the most successful and inspiring athletes of the modern era. Currently Double Olympic Champion and World Record holder along with partner Matthew Pinsent, he is one of Britain’s true sporting heroes.
Coxless Four
Cracknell won his first Olympic Gold and the hearts of the nation in the legendary coxless four in Sydney 2000, together with Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent and Tim Foster. After four years of intense training and determination, James repeated this incredible performance in Athens, winning his second Olympic Gold medal in a nail biting final with Matthew Pinsent, Steve Williams and Ed Coode.
James has also had phenomenal success in the coxless pairs, forming a partnership with Matthew Pinsent after the Sydney Olympics. In their first season together they embraced the momentous challenge of competing in the coxed and coxless pair races at the 2001 World Championships in the same afternoon. In front of a huge crowd in Lucerne, they snatched both Golds, achieving the one feat that had eluded Sir Steve Redgrave.
To go one better in the 2002 World Championships in Seville, the pair successfully retained the coxless pairs title, obliterating the competition with an incredible time of 6:14.27 and smashing the world record by nearly four seconds.
In preparation for the 2004 Olympics, Cracknell and Pinsent switched back into the coxless four with Steve Williams and ultimately Ed Coode who replaced Alex Partridge after he suffered a punctured lung a month before the Games. But not even a late replacement could deter the team from clinching Gold – and the nation’s hearts once again.
In recognition of his achievements and character, James is the youngest ever Captain of England's oldest rowing club Leander, where he has taken great steps to break down the traditional barriers to rowing, and build a young, vibrant club which is achieving its best ever results in all age groups.
TV & Radio
But the life of one of Britain's most successful athletes is not all boats and water. James Cracknell is an ex-teacher and a masters graduate, and when he isn't riding his motorbike or surfing, he is busy making regular TV and radio appearances. His wide appeal means that he is as likely to be found on Children's BBC as he is on a debate for Radio 5 and he has presented gongs at the BAFTAs as well as the Disney Channel Kids Awards. Also a firm favourite with the lifestyle press, James is admired by the public for his style and success and has been the recipient of many lifestyle awards.
James Cracknell together with TV presenter Ben Fogle received much media attention in January 2006 when they rowed the Atlantic for charity. Since then James has embarked on a number of these extreme expeditions including a 1,400 mile journey from the UK to Morocco. He rowed from Dover to Cap Gris Nez, France, then cycled to Tarifa, Spain and finally swam accross the Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco. In 2009, James took part in the Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race with Ben Fogle and Dr Ed Coats. The team finished second, just 20 hours behind the long distance ski experts, Norwegian team, Missing Link.
Motivational Speaker
James Cracknell is an exceptionally talented motivating speaker and has inspired and entertained many blue chip clients including the likes of BT, GlaxoSmithKline, Hewlett-Packard and McDonald’s.
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Get On Yer Bike Sir Steve Redgrave...
1st June 2010Sir Steve Redgrave is not one to turn down a challenge, and on June 12th he will begin the Race Against America (RAAM) regarded as the “world’s toughest bike race”.
1st June 2010Sir Steve Redgrave is not one to turn down a challenge, and on June 12th he will begin the Race Against America (RAAM) regarded as the “world’s toughest bike race”.
A New Era of Coalitions - Keynote speakers who speak together
13th May 2010In this new era of coalitions, Speakers Corner could discuss the potential dawn of a new phase of politics but we prefer to take a look at some of our favourite speakers who have joined together to create excellent double speaking acts for any conference or event
13th May 2010In this new era of coalitions, Speakers Corner could discuss the potential dawn of a new phase of politics but we prefer to take a look at some of our favourite speakers who have joined together to create excellent double speaking acts for any conference or event
James Cracknell & Ben Fogle will cross Australia on foot
26th February 2010James Cracknell and Ben Fogle are to embark on their latest risky adventure, retracing a Victorian expedition to cross Australia which ended in death. Ben and James will be following in the footsteps of Burke and Wills, an Englishman and an Irishman who travelled from Melbourne up through the centre of the country to its north coast 150 years ago. The pair will start the expedition in October and are hoping to complete the trip in 9 weeks, almost 3 months more quickly than the fastest time to date.
26th February 2010James Cracknell and Ben Fogle are to embark on their latest risky adventure, retracing a Victorian expedition to cross Australia which ended in death. Ben and James will be following in the footsteps of Burke and Wills, an Englishman and an Irishman who travelled from Melbourne up through the centre of the country to its north coast 150 years ago. The pair will start the expedition in October and are hoping to complete the trip in 9 weeks, almost 3 months more quickly than the fastest time to date.
Celebrities support the 2009 Bupa North Great Run
21st September 2009Celebrities turned out in numbers to support the 2009 Bupa Great North Run - the world's biggest half marathon. Sting and fast bowler Steve Harmison fired the starting pistols and James Cracknell was the first celebrity over the winning line, followed by Ben Fogle, Gordon Ramsey, Blue Peter presenters and many soap stars from Eastenders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale
21st September 2009Celebrities turned out in numbers to support the 2009 Bupa Great North Run - the world's biggest half marathon. Sting and fast bowler Steve Harmison fired the starting pistols and James Cracknell was the first celebrity over the winning line, followed by Ben Fogle, Gordon Ramsey, Blue Peter presenters and many soap stars from Eastenders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale
First Green Britain Day launched to cut down Britain's carbon footprint before 2012
8th July 2009The First Green Britain Day organised by EDF Energy, has been organised for this friday, to help inspire Britons to cut the Uk's carbon footprint in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A host of Britain's sporting heroes have been brought into back the initiative, including Victoria Pendleton, James Cracknell and paralympic swimmer Eleanor Simmons.
8th July 2009The First Green Britain Day organised by EDF Energy, has been organised for this friday, to help inspire Britons to cut the Uk's carbon footprint in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A host of Britain's sporting heroes have been brought into back the initiative, including Victoria Pendleton, James Cracknell and paralympic swimmer Eleanor Simmons.
Boris Johnson launches cycling initiatives
26th May 2009Boris Johnson launches his cycling strategy for London today as James Cracknell joins him in to announce a series of events aimed at getting more people to ditch their cars in Trafalger Square. This will include the main cycling event - Freewheel - where 70,000 will cycle around London past some of the capitals most famous landmarks
26th May 2009Boris Johnson launches his cycling strategy for London today as James Cracknell joins him in to announce a series of events aimed at getting more people to ditch their cars in Trafalger Square. This will include the main cycling event - Freewheel - where 70,000 will cycle around London past some of the capitals most famous landmarks
The Hay Literary Festival kicks off today in Wales
21st May 2009The Hay Festival hoovers up the writers, comedians, and musicians of the moment to contribute to the biggest book event in Britain. Over the next week and a half, people will flock to Hay on Wye in the Brecon Beacons National Park to listen to the most exciting new performers as well as some of the biggest names in contemporary issues. This year is no different, some of the speaker highlights include, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Stephen Fry, and former EU Commissioner Chris Patten.
21st May 2009The Hay Festival hoovers up the writers, comedians, and musicians of the moment to contribute to the biggest book event in Britain. Over the next week and a half, people will flock to Hay on Wye in the Brecon Beacons National Park to listen to the most exciting new performers as well as some of the biggest names in contemporary issues. This year is no different, some of the speaker highlights include, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Stephen Fry, and former EU Commissioner Chris Patten.
BBC Two creates a series of programmes to look at how the recession is changing Britain
30th April 2009BBC Two's spring-summer season will feature a series of programmes hosted by some of the channel's leading presenters which will examine how the recession is changing Britain. Mary Portas will look at the High Street, Newsnight's economics editor Paul Mason will examine unemployment and Sir Gerry Robinson will tackle manufacturing and the motor industry.
30th April 2009BBC Two's spring-summer season will feature a series of programmes hosted by some of the channel's leading presenters which will examine how the recession is changing Britain. Mary Portas will look at the High Street, Newsnight's economics editor Paul Mason will examine unemployment and Sir Gerry Robinson will tackle manufacturing and the motor industry.
James Cracknell's Team QinetiQ is set for the race to the South Pole
22nd December 2008James Cracknell, Ben Fogle and Dr Ed Coats have arrived in Antarctica ahead of the gruelling race to the South Pole. James, 36, Ben, 35, and 28-year-old Ed - who beat 650 applicants for his place on the trip, will spend the next fortnight acclimatising to the harsh weather and terrain...
22nd December 2008James Cracknell, Ben Fogle and Dr Ed Coats have arrived in Antarctica ahead of the gruelling race to the South Pole. James, 36, Ben, 35, and 28-year-old Ed - who beat 650 applicants for his place on the trip, will spend the next fortnight acclimatising to the harsh weather and terrain...
Cracknell's Cross Continent Challenge
3rd March 2008James Cracknell is well under way with the second leg of his mammoth Cross Continent Challenge.
3rd March 2008James Cracknell is well under way with the second leg of his mammoth Cross Continent Challenge.
James Cracknell Reviews
James Cracknell has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for James Cracknell for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book James Cracknell for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"James was an excellent choice for the speaker slot. He spoke well about how it feels to be part of a new and ultimately successful team and gave some good advice on the critical elements of forming good teams."
"James was excellent last night. Relaxed, funny, poignant, steady and smooth. He achieved just the reactions from the audience that I was hoping for and it rounded off the day perfectly. He impressed many people with his gentlemanly behaviour and friendliness."
"We were delighted with your keynote address, which kept the audience captivated, amused and inspired. We would not hesitate in recommending you to other conference organisers in the future and we found you very easy and reassuring to work with"
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