Unstoppable

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Tuesday 27 November 2012

James Cracknell

Unstoppable: Superhuman success

  • Motivate and inspire yourself and your team
  • Build confidence, determination and self-belief
  • Overcome seemingly impossible obstacles

One of Britain's most successful Olympians, James Cracknell brings new meaning to the word endurance. Since his victorious rowing career he has taken on numerous challenges, which include winning the treacherous 50-day race across the Atlantic with Ben Fogle; rowing, cycling and swimming from Dover to Africa in only 10 days for BBC's Sport Relief; and taking part in the Amundsen Omega3 South Pole Race with Ben Fogle and Doctor Ed Coats.

In 2010, James suffered a near fatal accident during his attempt to cycle, run, row and swim from LA to New York in record time when he was struck by a truck from behind whilst cycling through Arizona. After a difficult six-month recovery period, James defied doctors' expectations and went to the Canadian Yukon, completing the coldest race on earth.

Truly unstoppable, James will reveal what motivates him. He will deliver his insights into building a high performance team, overcoming adversity and succeeding against all odds. This is guaranteed to be a truly inspirational event with this extraordinary athlete, sportsman and adventurer.

About James Cracknell

James Cracknell is one of Britain's most successful athletes, earning a place in history when he won two Olympic Gold medals; one in Sir Steve Redgrave's well-loved Sydney 2000 boat and another at the Games in Athens in 2004.

Since then he has distinguished himself as a very special sportsman. James has completed numerous challenges and in 2010 James finished a phenomenal 12th, the highest placed Briton in its 25 year history in the toughest footrace on Earth, the Marathon de Sables (151 miles over 6 days over the Sahara Desert in temperatures of up to 120°F).

James is a Sustainability Ambassador for the London Organising Committee of the 2012 Olympic Games (LOCOG) and a founding partner of sports marketing company Threshold.