Olympic Bronze Medallist, 2X Olympics Skeleton Athlete, 7X World Championships Medallist, Winter Games Broadcaster & Inductee into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame

Laura Deas is a former international skeleton athlete who represented Great Britain at two Winter Olympic Games and made history as the only Welsh woman ever to win a Winter Olympic medal. Best known for claiming bronze at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, Laura enjoyed a remarkable 15-year career in elite skeleton, earning seven world medals and competing more than 120 times internationally for Team GB. Since retiring from competition, she has successfully transitioned into broadcasting, presenting and motivational speaking, where she shares powerful insights into resilience, high performance and managing pressure. Laura is also an Honorary Master of Science and a member of the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.

Before entering winter sports, Laura’s sporting background included hockey and equestrianism, with professional eventing competitions. Her journey into skeleton began in 2009 through UK Sport’s Girls4Gold talent identification programme, which introduced her to the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association at the University of Bath. Laura progressed rapidly, winning her first European Cup race in Winterberg in 2010 before being selected for the UK national skeleton team the same year. She made her World Cup breakthrough during the 2014-15 season and secured her first World Cup victory in 2015. Her Olympic success followed in PyeongChang in 2018, before she represented Team GB again at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Laura concluded her competitive career on a high with a silver medal at the 2023 World Championships in St. Moritz before announcing her retirement in 2025.

Laura’s achievements have been recognised both within and beyond sport. In 2022, she received an honorary Master of Science degree from the University of Chester in recognition of her contribution to British sport and elite performance. Her induction into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame in 2025 further cemented her legacy as one of Wales’ most accomplished athletes. Alongside her sporting accolades, Laura has become a respected broadcaster and commentator, including working with Olympic Broadcasting Services during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026.

As a speaker, Laura brings authenticity, energy and practical lessons drawn from competing at the very highest level of international sport. She speaks passionately about mindset, adapting to setbacks, teamwork and maintaining focus under pressure, offering audiences valuable takeaways that translate directly into business and personal performance. Her relatable storytelling style and inspiring career journey continue to make her a popular choice for conferences, leadership events and corporate engagements.

Why Hire Laura Deas?

Laura Deas is hired as a speaker for her unique ability to connect elite sporting experiences with practical lessons on resilience, leadership and achieving success under pressure. Drawing on her journey from equestrian sport to Olympic medallist, Laura delivers engaging talks that inspire audiences to embrace challenge, adapt to change and perform at their best. Her experience as an Olympian, broadcaster and presenter ensures she is a confident and polished communicator, while her honest storytelling style makes her highly relatable. Laura’s presentations leave audiences motivated, energised and equipped with strategies to thrive in competitive environments.