Tanni Grey-Thompson’s Paralympic career started back in 1984 when she competed in the 100m at the Junior National Games for Wales. Four years later, her international career began in Seoul, where she won a bronze medal in the 400m. In the next four Olympics, Tanni won a four silver medals and 11 gold medals. She also won 13 World Championship medals (six gold, five silver and two bronze).

In addition to her outstanding Paralympic achievements, between 1992 and 2002 she won the London Wheelchair Marathon a total of six times.

In 2024, Tanni was part of Channel 4’s athletics presenting team at the Paris Paralympic Games.

Tanni has continued to be involved in sport and physical activity. She is a Board Member of the London Marathon, the Sportsaid Foundation, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Join In. In addition to this she is also a Board Member of several organisations including Transport for London, the London Legacy Development Corporation and the London 2017 Organising Committee.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The House of Lords

In 2010 Tanni became an Independent Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, taking the title Baroness Grey-Thompson of Eaglescliffe in the County of Durham. As a working peer Tanni uses her experience and knowledge during debates in the House and she has spoken on a range of issues including Disability Rights, Welfare Reform, and of course, Sport.

Tanni Grey-Thompson | Aim High book

In 2007 Tanni published her book Aim High. In this inspirational book she shares  what has motivated her through her best and worst times. The book describes how disability should never be a limitation and how with the right mindset, anyone can push themselves to succeed at almost anything.

Tanni Grey-Thompson | Business Coaching

Tanni recognises that business coaching has become a growing tool organisational change and the development of goals, using real life challenges and experience to address leadership concerns.

Leadership Mentoring is the next evolution of coaching, working with individuals to enhance their personal and professional development. Tanni works with Amaechi Performance Mentoring, bringing her expertise of diversity and disability to executives at all levels of an organisation.

Tanni Grey-Thompson | Speaking Topics

Tanni is available for ambassadorial roles, motivational keynotes, after dinner speeches,
conference linking and awards hosting. Areas covered include:

• Achieving your goals
• Overcoming adversity
• Teamwork and the power of persuasion
• Driving change
• Adapting to change
• Society, community and the power of sport
• Diversity
• Women in Leadership

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