12x UCI Para-Cycling Road World Champion & 14x UCI Para-Cycling Track World Champion

Dame Sarah Storey DBE is Great Britain’s most decorated Paralympian, celebrated for her extraordinary achievements across two sports. Beginning her career in swimming before making a seamless transition to cycling, Sarah has amassed an unparalleled collection of Paralympic titles and World Championship victories, alongside 11 world records. Away from competition, she is also a respected leader, coach and advocate, serving in roles that span government, academia and business. Her resilience, adaptability and determination have made her a role model far beyond sport, and a sought-after keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her story of excellence and perseverance.

Credentials and Impact

Sarah first rose to prominence as a Paralympic swimmer, claiming two gold medals at the Barcelona 1992 Games before building an extraordinary tally of five golds, eight silvers and three bronzes across four consecutive Games. After switching to cycling ahead of Beijing 2008, she quickly established herself as a dominant force, winning both the individual pursuit and time trial events. Further success followed at London 2012, where she collected four gold medals, and at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, where she each time added three more golds to her record. Most recently, at Paris 2024, she reinforced her legacy with two additional gold medals.

Her world-level success has been just as prolific, with 12 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championship titles, 14 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championship titles and four IPC Swimming World Championship victories. For her achievements, Sarah has been recognised with some of the highest honours in British sport, including the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Disability Award and The Sunday Times Disability Sportswoman of the Year. She has also been appointed MBE, OBE and DBE, in recognition of her outstanding services to disability sport.

Publications and Media

Sarah has used her profile to share insights into both her sporting career and wider issues of equality and performance. Her story has been covered extensively across national newspapers and sports magazines, and she has contributed interviews and features to raise awareness of Paralympic sport. She has also appeared as a commentator and analyst for leading platforms, including BBC Sport, Channel 4 and BT Sport, offering expert coverage during major competitions such as the Paralympic Games and World Championships. In addition, she has written forewords and contributed commentary to publications on women’s sport and para sport, ensuring her experiences continue to inspire athletes and audiences alike.

Why Hire Sarah Storey?

Audiences book Sarah because she combines the authority of a world-class athlete with the warmth and relatability of an engaging storyteller. Having competed in eight Paralympic Games, winning 19 gold medals and setting 11 world records, she brings first-hand experience of performing under immense pressure. She translates lessons from sport into practical insights on resilience, teamwork and sustaining success over time.

Beyond her medals, Sarah is admired for her leadership roles in public life, from serving as Active Travel Commissioner to guiding future talent through Storey Racing. She has also been recognised with honours including MBE, OBE and DBE, alongside awards such as The Sunday Times Disability Sportswoman of the Year and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Disability Award. Whether addressing corporate leaders, educators or community groups, Sarah connects through authenticity and motivation. Her speaking engagements empower audiences to embrace challenges, drive positive change and unlock their potential, making her a highly sought-after keynote speaker in both sport and business.

To book Sarah to speak at your event, call SpeakOut on +44 (0) 20 8914 8966. Alternatively, complete our contact form to begin your enquiry.