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From the highest mountains to the deepest seas to the farthest reaches of outer space, BigSpeak’s Sports Speakers and Adventure Speakers have been there, done it and - most importantly - lived to tell about it. In fact, it’s this latter quality that distinguishes our sports and adventure speakers from the pack of everyday, reckless adrenaline junkies: an uncommon sense of carpe diem tempered with a clear vision of the bigger picture. They’ve gone to the extremes, pushed the limits and emerged victorious… but not always. They’ve also taken the falls, losses, disappointments and setbacks as lessons and insights gained to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles, ultimately achieving what others only dream. Whether Hall-of-Fame professional athletes or world-class Olympic champions, our sports speakers know what it takes to dream big, go big, perform and compete at the highest levels. Their stories are the stuff of Hollywood legend and many have had their experiences translated to the big screen in such popular films as Coach Carter, The Rookie, Rudy and Invincible. Experts at motivation, inspiration, team-building, competiton and overcoming adversity, from the cutting edge of performance to the edge of your seat… Bigspeak’s sports speakers and adventure speakers are guaranteed to bring home the Gold.
- Afterburner, Inc.: Corporate Training By America's Elite Fighter Pilots
- Stacy Allison: First American Woman to Climb Mt. Everest and Peak Performance Expert
- John Amatt: Mt. Everest Climber and Top Adventure Speaker
- Dr. Robert Ballard: World's Foremost Undersea Explorer, Archaeologist, Author, Pioneer
- Dick Beardsley: World Class Marathon Runner, Motivational Speaker, Addiction/Dependency Survivor
- Sir Richard Branson: Founder and President, Virgin Group, Global Entrepreneur, Adventurer and Philanthropist
- Roger Crawford: "America's Possibility Coach," Physically Challenged Tennis Star, Author and Inspirational Speaker
- Pat Croce: Renowned Motivator, Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur
- Steve Donahue: Master Storyteller, Desert Adventurer, Author, Drummer
- Janet Evans: Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer
- Tom Flick: Former NFL Quarterback & All-Pro Authority on Leadership, Leading Change and Increasing Performance
- Rowdy Gaines: Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer and Sports Broadcaster
- Tim Gallwey: Sports Psychologist and Master of “The Inner Game” of Life And Business
- Yossi Ghinsberg: Master Storyteller, Jungle Adventurer, Author, Advocate for Peace and Environmental Issues
- Brian Holloway: Five-Time NFL All-Pro, Motivation and Team Building Expert
- Bruce Jenner: Iconic Olympic Gold Medal Decathlon Champion
- Earvin "Magic" Johnson: NBA Hall of Fame All-Star, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
- Dewitt Jones: National Geographic Photographer & Authority on Creativity
- Jim Kelly: NFL Hall-of-Fame Quarterback
- Marilyn King: Two-Time Olympian, Peak Performance and Self-Development Expert
- Jason Lezak: Four-Time Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer
- Nastia Liukin: Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast
- Dan Millman: Bestselling Author, Athlete, Coach, Philosopher and Human Potential Expert
- Jim Morris: Athlete, Author, Teacher and Inspiration for the Movie, The Rookie
- Mike Mullane: Astronaut, Author, Educator
- Aimee Mullins: Groundbreaking Paralympic Athlete, Model, Actress & Women's Advocate
- Leilani Munter: Professional Race Car Driver, Model, Environmental Activist
- John Naber: Olympic Gold Medal Swimming Champion and Sports Broadcaster
- Diana Nyad: Record-Breaking Long Distance Swimmer, Sports Journalist and Broadcaster
- Arnold Palmer:* Golf Legend
- Vince Papale: Legendary NFL Player, Cancer Survivor and Inspiration for the Movie Invincible
- Joseph Parent: Renowned Sports Psychologist, PGA Tour Instructor and Author of Zen Golf
- Rex Pemberton: Youngest Australian to Climb Mt Everest & the Seven Summits, Leadership and Team Building Specialist
- Vince Poscente: Peak Performance Strategist, Author, Olympian
- Monty Roberts: World Famous “Horse Whisperer” Best Selling Author and Behavioral Communication Expert
- Chi Chi Rodriguez: Golf Legend
- Bob Rotella: World's Foremost Sports Psychologist, Golf Guru, Author and Peak Performance Expert
- Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger: Celebrated Notre Dame Football Hero, Subject of Hollywood Film Rudy, & Renowned Inspirational Speaker
- Dick Rutan: Voyager Pilot, Adventurer and Aviation Pioneer
- Jeff Salz: Global Explorer, Anthropologist, Mountaineer, Author and TV Personality
- Jim SheaOlympic Gold Medal Skeleton Champion and Personal Development Expert
- Laurie Skreslet: First Canadian to Summit Mt. Everest
- Nikki Stone: Olympic Aerial Skiing Champion and Peak Performance Expert
- Kerri Strug: Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast
- Mark Spitz: Legendary Olympic Gold Medal Swimming Champion
- Shaun Tomson: World Champion Surfer, Author, Entrepreneur, Environmental Advocate and Motivational Speaker
- Dara Torres: Olympic Gold Medal Swimming Champion
- Lee Trevino:* Golf Legend
- Steve Uzzell: Renowned National Geographic Photographer and Authority on Creative Problem Solving
- Amy Van Dyken: Olympic Gold Medal Champion Swimmer
- Peter Vidmar: Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast and Motivational Expert
- Ed Viesturs: America's Foremost High-Altitude Mountaineer
- Pat Williams: Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic
- Dave Winfield: Baseball Hall of Fame Legend, Commentator and Leadership Expert
- Don Yaeger: Bestselling Author, Journalist, Former Sports Illustrated Editor, Media Coach and Cancer Survivor
- Steve Young: NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
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