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. 

Ness Knight

Explorer, Conservationist & First Woman to Swim the Length of the Thames

Nicola Adams

First Female Boxer To Become An Olympic Champion & First Female Boxer To Win An Award From the Boxing Writers’ Club

Nicola Barke

Undefeated Pro Boxing Champion & 2x British Kickboxing Champion

Nicola Bearne

Head of Internal Communications for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team

Paula Radcliffe

Three Time London Marathon Winner & Former Fastest Female Marathon Runner of All Time

Penny Mallory

First Woman to Drive a Ford Focus World Rally Car & Leading Expert on Mental Toughness

Rebecca Welch

The First Woman to Referee a Premier League match, an English Football League Match & Appointed to Officiate the the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Rhian Wilkinson

Head Coach for the Welsh Women’s Football Team & 3x Olympian

Sam Quek

Former Field Hockey Player for Team GB & Olympic Gold Medallist

Sara Cox

The World's First Professional Female Rugby Union Referee & Former Rugby Player for Saracens

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.