Women in Sports

The world of sport has always been male-orientated since its formal inception in 776 BCE, at the first Olympic Games. Male athletes and teams have continuously received more screen time and investment than their female counterparts, perpetuating the bias that undermines women in sports.  

In a survey, 40% of women working in sport reported feeling less valued than men in the workplace, reflecting the culture of inequality. Women in sports speakers can supply a powerful insight into this competitive environment, opening audiences’ eyes to the obstacles that female athletes face.  

For corporate guests, these speakers inspire audiences with their unwavering strength. Having smashed glass ceilings in their respective sports, hiring a female athlete for your event will ensure attendees come away empowered.  

Discover the leading women in sports available to book for your event, in our selection below. 

Laura Mueller

Formula 1’s First Female Race Engineer & Performance Engineer at Haas F1 Team

Lindsey Vonn

Gold Medal Olympic Skier & Founder of the Lindsey Vonn Foundation

Lucy Bronze

UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 & 2025 Champion, The Best FIFA Women’s Player & Five-Time Champions League Winner

Maggie Alphonsi

Former England Rugby Star & World Cup Winner, MBE Honouree & Commentary Pioneer

Martina Navratilova

Former Professional Tennis Player Considered Amongst the Greatest Tennis Players of All Time

Mary Earps

Professional Goalkeeper for the England Lionesses & UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Winner

Millie Bright OBE

Captain of Chelsea Women & England Lionesses, UEFA Women’s Champion, OBE Female Leadership Role Model

Naomi Riches

Former British Paralympic Rower Who Won Gold at London 2012, 6X World Champion & Guinness World Record Setter

Natasha Jonas MBE

Two-Weight World Champion & First Female Olympic British Boxer, First Black Woman Licensed Boxing Manager & MBE for Services to Boxing

Women in sports speakers are regularly booked for corporate events and conferences, where they recount the sexism faced on their journeys to the top. Audiences take away from their talks the mindset needed to rise above prejudice and succeed in the face of discrimination.  

This National Girls & Women in Sports Day, which takes place on Wednesday 4th February 2026, hire a woman in sports to celebrate the event. The attitude these athletes instil in audiences leads to improved workplace performance, as a confident and empowered team drives corporate success.  

Contact a booking agent today to hire a woman in sport for your event. Our team will manage every stage of the process, to ensure your event is truly unforgettable.