Professional British Cyclist, Olympic Silver Medallist, UCI Road World Champion, Paris-Roubaix Femmes Winner, Team GB Athlete

Lizzie Deignan is a professional British cyclist, Olympic medallist and one of the most accomplished riders of her generation. Renowned for her endurance, tactical intelligence and determination, Lizzie has achieved success on both the track and the road, earning multiple world titles and major international victories. From winning Team GB’s first medal at the London 2012 Olympics to making history at the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Femmes in 2021, Lizzie’s career is defined by grit, perseverance and an unwavering passion for her sport. Appointed MBE in 2023 for services to cycling, she continues to inspire as a champion of resilience, teamwork and equality in women’s sport.

Credentials and Impact

Lizzie’s cycling journey began on the track, where she claimed seven gold medals at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup and a world title in the Team Pursuit at the 2009 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. After transitioning to road racing, she quickly established herself as one of the sport’s brightest talents, winning the youth classification at the Giro d’Italia Donne in 2009 and earning selection for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics, where she secured a silver medal in the road race. Her dominance continued with victories at theUCI Road World Championships (2015), the Commonwealth Games (2014) and the Tour of Flanders (2016).

Lizzie has also triumphed at La Course, GP de Plouay, the Tour de Suisse and the Women’s Tour. Her most iconic victory came in 2021 when she won the first-ever Paris-Roubaix Femmes, breaking away 80km from the finish to deliver one of the most memorable performances in cycling history. Representing Great Britain at three Olympic Games, Lizzie has become a role model for determination, leadership and sporting excellence.

Publications and Media

Lizzie is the author of ‘Steadfast’ (2017), an inspiring autobiography that explores her journey from a young athlete in Otley, Yorkshire, to world champion and Olympian. The book offers an intimate reflection on her career, mindset and the challenges of professional cycling, providing insight into the resilience and mental strength required to succeed at the highest level.

Why Book Lizzie?

Audiences book Lizzie for her powerful and authentic insights into high performance, resilience and leadership. Her keynotes draw on her experiences from two decades in elite sport, exploring how focus, teamwork and mental strength drive success. Lizzie speaks candidly about overcoming setbacks, the pressures of competition and balancing ambition with wellbeing.

Her relatable and down-to-earth storytelling style engages audiences across corporate, sporting and educational sectors, leaving them motivated to pursue their own goals with courage and determination. As one of Britain’s most respected cyclists, Lizzie embodies the spirit of perseverance and the power of believing in yourself, even when the road ahead seems toughest.

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