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ICMI’s Sport Speakers - some of whom have represented their country at Olympic level - are among the most successful athletes in their respective sports. Success in any sport depends on the same dedication and determination that success in other fields requires.

Goals are not only scored in the sporting arena; they provide the inspiration for achievement in many areas of life. Our sport speakers share their personal insights into what it took for them to achieve their dreams and the lessons we can all learn.

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Speaker Mark Aiston
Mark has worked extensively in the media for over two decades and has an intimate knowledge of how it operates.
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Speaker Jason Akermanis
Jason Akermanis is one of the most decorated football players Queensland has ever produced.
Speaker Terry Alderman
Alderman played first-class cricket for two decades representing WA, English country sides Kent and Gloucestershire, and Australia.
Speaker Stan Alves OAM
Stan Alves OAM is one of the Australian Football League's (AFL) favourite sons.		 Speaker Duncan Armstrong
Gold Medallist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics in the 200 Metres Freestyle.
Speaker David Arnfield
With more than 20 years experience with the Port Adelaide Football Club as Fitness Coach, Team Runner and Corporate Training Facilitator, David Arnfield is an exceptional motivational speaker		 Speaker Ron Barassi
Regarded by many people as the greatest ever Australian Rules Coach.
Speaker Wayne Bennett
The highly successful and enigmatic coach of the Brisbane Broncos has taken them to six wins from six Grand Final appearances... 		Speaker Mark Beretta
Mark Beretta is Australia's most watched Sports Presenter on Channel 7's Sunrise Program.
Speaker Darren Berry
An enduring figure in Australian First Class cricket across a 15-year span, Darren Berry set a new benchmark for wicketkeepers at domestic level.		 Speaker John Bertrand
A World Champion and Olympic medallist
Speaker Michael Bevan
The “Pyjama Picasso”, Michael Bevan has cemented his place in Australian cricket history and combined with the pride he feels in representing the country, he makes a perfect sporting role model.		 Speaker David Boon
David Boon joined the Australian Cricket Team in 1983, commencing a professional sporting career that would make him a household name.
Speaker Glen Boss
One of Australia's greatest ever jockeys, winning three consecutive Melbourne Cups on Makybe Diva...		 Speaker Ian Botham
One of the greats and real personalities of World Cricket.
Speaker Raelene Boyle
One of Australia's greatest track and field athletes 		Speaker Steven Bradbury OAM
In a league of his own, Winter Olympic speed-skating Gold Medallist Steven Bradbury has a story to tell that is both amazing and inspiring.
Speaker James Brayshaw
The new host of AFL's "The Footy Show"		 Speaker Dermott Brereton
Former Hawthorn Football Club star who is now a celebrated media identity.
Speaker Damian Brown
An inspiring personality with exceptional sporting, business and life achievement		 Speaker John Brown
As Minister for Sport and Tourism in the Hawke Ministry, John Brown was the key person who put Australia into its legendary boom in the 1980's.
Speaker Billy Brownless
Billy Brownless was an exciting forward for Geelong for over ten years. 		Speaker John Buchanan
The most successful Australian cricket coach in history.
Speaker Les Burdett
Les has spoken at numerous conferences in Australia and overseas on topics such as National and International Cricket Pitch Preparation and Maintenance.		 Speaker Lauren Burns
Sydney 2000 Olympic Gold Medallist whose presentations are inspirational as well as fun.
Speaker Gregory Burns
A seasoned motivational speaker and Paralympic Champion 		Speaker John Cahill
John Cahill is a legend throughout South Australian Football.
Speaker Alisa Camplin
Gold Medallist Salt Lake 2002 - Freestyle Aerial Skiing 		Speaker Richard Champion
Richard Champion or ‘Champs’ as he is better known, has had a football career spanning 14 years, including 10 years with the Brisbane Bears / Lions before retirement at the end of the 2000 season. During his career he finished in the top six places for the Best & Fairest Awards three times. He also won the Bears’ prestigious “Most Professional Player” award in 1994 & “Best Clubman” honours in 1995.
Speaker Ian Chappell
When world cricket's finest captains are discussed, Ian Chappell's name is invariably among the front-runners.		 Speaker Ric Charlesworth
Past coach of the Australian Women's Hockey Team and arguably Australia's most successful sporting coach
Speaker Anthony Clarke
'Achieving the Impossible'		 Speaker Alastair Clarkson
Coach of AFL club Hawthorn.
Speaker Jeremy Coney
A former cricketer and New Zealand Cricket captain during New Zealand most successful cricketing era, since retirement as a professional cricketer, Jeremy has become one of the most popular After-Dinner Speakers in New Zealand. 		Speaker Natalie Cook
Olympic Gold Medallist and World Beach Volleyball Champion
Speaker Priya Cooper
Born with cerebral palsy, Priya began swimming at a young age for therapy and later realised her potential as a competitor. She soon became an Australian Paralympian Gold Medallist.		 Speaker Graham Cornes
South Australian football legend and co-host of Australia's highest rating sports/drive program on Radio 5AA
Speaker Ian Cover
IAN COVER is a member of ABC Radio's Coodabeen Champions, now in their 23rd year of broadcasting. 		Speaker Dan Crowley
What could be tougher than being a front-rower for the Wallabies? How about going undercover to smash drug rings on the Gold Coast? Amazingly, Dan Crowley juggled both these jobs for several years without ever being recognised by the criminals he pursued.
Speaker Lisa Curry-Kenny
Well-known Olympian and Commonwealth Games swimmer... 		Speaker Ben Darwin
Ben Darwin played professional Rugby Union at the elite level since 1997.
Speaker Robert de Castella
Recognised as one of Australia's greatest athletes after dominating the world in the gruelling event of the marathon 		Speaker Robert Di Pier Dimenico
A legendary footballer, as well as a a regular MC and Faciltator.
Speaker Mike Doohan
Australian Motorcycle Champion 		Speaker Brennon Dowrick
A dual Olympian and dual Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist
Speaker Matthew Dunn
Matthew Dunn was born in the NSW town of Leeton and started swimming because of his chronic asthma. He is now the undisputed King of Australian medley swimmers.		 Speaker Rodney Eade
In the highly competitive world of professional football, Rodney Eade has carved out a reputation for achieving the best as both a player and a coach.
Speaker John Eales
One of the all-time great rugby players... 		Speaker Darrell Eastlake
Darrell is the longest serving sports commentators at the Nine Network Wide World of Sports.
Speaker Don Elgin
Competed in the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games where he won bronze in the Pentathlon		 Speaker Herb Elliot
Famous runner Herb Elliott is widely regarded as the greatest 'miler' of all time.
Speaker Liz Ellis
An elite athlete, captain of the Australian Netball team and of the Sydney Swifts Netball team.		 Speaker Frank Farina
Former Australian Socceroos Coach and player.
Speaker Pat Farmer
Having run across the United States of America, around Australia and vertically to the height of Mount Everest, Pat Farmer is one of the world’s best ultra marathon runners.		 Speaker Nick Farr-Jones
Articulate and intelligent, Nick Farr-Jones is a natural leader with a proven ability to motivate
Speaker Nic Feteris
Nic Feteris jumps off mountains, and he asks his audiences to do that too.		 Speaker John Fitzgerald
An inspiring and down-to-earth Tennis legend and leader.
Speaker Peter FitzSimons
Columnist, ex Rugby International and best selling author		 Speaker Jane Flemming
Golden girl Jane Flemming is one of Australia's most loved sporting legends.
Speaker Debbie Flintoff-King
Olympic Gold Medallist in the 400 Metres Hurdles at the 1988 Games 		Speaker David Foster
The greatest woodchopper the world has ever seen.
Speaker Dawn Fraser
Dawn Fraser is regarded by most as the greatest female swimmer of all time 		Speaker Danny Frawley
Danny Frawley had an outstanding career with St Kilda, having played 240 games between 1984 and 1995
Speaker Cathy Freeman
World Champion over 400 Metres and a previous winner of Australian of the Year Award 		Speaker Neil Fuller
In 1987 during a soccer match, Neil was involved in a heavy tackle, breaking both bones in his right shin and severing an artery. Complications set in and he was forced to have the lower part of his right leg amputated. He made a successful comeback to be one of the finest amputee athletes in Australia.
Speaker Wayne Gardner
Australian Motorcycling Champion 		Speaker Andrew Gaze
Andrew Gaze is the most decorated basketball player in the country.
Speaker Adam Gilchrist
One of the world's most exciting cricketers and the current Australian vice-captain. 		Speaker Brian Goorjian
Three-time NBL Coach of the Year and Head Coach of the Men's Australian Basketball Team
Speaker Elka Graham
After 7 years of being at the top Elka Graham is one of Australia's brightest and shining stars in swimming. 		Speaker Nick Green
Member of Australia's most famous rowing crew, "The Oarsome Foursome"
Speaker Richard Hadlee
Regarded by many as the greatest cricketing all-rounder of all time. 		Speaker Tom Hafey
One of the Super Coaches of the VFL.
Speaker Greg Hall
Champion International Jockey 		Speaker Bill Harrigan
A professional Rugby League referee with 17 years experience in the Police Force.
Speaker Rechelle Hawkes
One of only two Australian women to win Olympic gold medals at three separate Games		 Speaker Doug Hawkins
A former champion Footscray Footballer.
Speaker Ian Healy
Ian Healy was a permanent fixture in the Australian Cricket Team from 1988 to 1999, missing just one Test because of a broken thumb, and amassing five world records along the way.		 Speaker Trevor Hendy
Trevor Hendy is unchallenged as the 'greatest Ironman in the world'.
Speaker James Hird
1996 Brownlow winner and Captain of Essendon Football Club. 		Speaker Lindy Hou
Lindy Hou is a Massage Therapist who suffers from a degenerative eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa. She has been legally blind since 1996.
Speaker Rex Hunt
Rex James Hunt, the big man with the big heart and the huge public following. 		Speaker Wayne Jackson
Wayne Jackson is best-known for his tenure as the CEO of the Australian Football League.
Speaker Tim Jarvis
Tim is an environmental scientist, explorer, and author whose philosophy is all about living life to the full and experiencing it first hand. He has undertaken unsupported expeditions to some of the world’s most remote regions, including to the South and North Poles, and across Australia’s largest desert, the Great Victoria.		 Speaker Dr Phil Jauncey
Dr Phil Jauncey is a keynote speaker and corporate trainer in management, performance psychology, communication, marketing, education and sports psychology.
Speaker Terry Jenner
Terry Jenner has experienced the extremes of life!		 Speaker Dick Johnson
One of Australia's truly memorable and inspirational racing drivers
Speaker Dean Jones
Dean is a Director of Left Field Solutions Pty Ltd, and a retired world-class Australian cricketer.		 Speaker Ray Jordan
One of the true characters of Victorian Sport.
Speaker Sam Kekovich
"You know it makes sense:, I'm Sam Kekovich".		 Speaker Shane Kelly
Multi-winning World Cycling Champion and a true Australian champion
Speaker Shannah Kennedy
With 12 years experience in working with Australia’s leading athletes and 5 years with senior corporate executives and celebrities as a trainer and presenter Australia wide, Shannah draws on her amazing experiences of athlete success, knowledge, techniques, lifeskill studies and her personal battle with chronic fatigue.		 Speaker Neil Kerley
The "King" of football in South Australia, with over 5 decades of experience in the AFL at the highest level.
Speaker Charlie King
Territorians are renowned for their love of sport; both as players and spectators. Football, Sepak Takraw, netball, you name it, they play it. Charlie King is in the thick of it all, Northern Territory style.		 Speaker Daniel Kowalski
Not just a world class swimmer...
Speaker John Landy
A former Governor of Victoria and a legend in Australian sport. 		Speaker Tim Lane
Lane's career has seen him broadcast sport from events all over the globe.
Speaker Justin Langer
Justin’s success as an Australian Test Crickter is the result of hard work and a strong determined will. His sincerity, strength of purpose, humour and broad appeal has also made him a much sought after corporate speaker		 Speaker Steve Larkham
Steve is one of the biggest names in world rugby and his reputation as a game breaker continues to grow every time he takes the playing field for the Wallabies and the ACT Brumbies.
Speaker Vinny Lauwers
The first disabled person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. 		Speaker Laurie Lawrence
As a motivator and entertainer he supports the "knuckles down the wall" approach in pursuing his personal credo of "Striving for Excellence"
Speaker Bill Lawry
One of the greatest opening batsmen to ever play for Victoria and Australia. 		Speaker Darren Lehmann
At the age of 32, Darren Lehmann was finally given his chance to establish a regular place in the Australian Test team, replacing Mark Waugh after his retirement.
Speaker Wally Lewis
The undisputed King of Rugby... 		Speaker Karni Liddell
Karni Liddell is a successful and respected Paralympic swimmer.
Speaker David Lim
David Lim, is best known in Singapore for leading the 1st Singapore Mt Everest Expedition in 1998 which succeeded in placing two members on the summit. 		Speaker Alastair Lynch
Alastair Lynch, former captain and key member of the history-making Brisbane Lions team is now a high demand motivational speaker.
Speaker Garry Lyon
A prominent star of the AFL throughout the late eighties and nineties.		 Speaker Sandra Mackenzie-Wood
Sandra is one of Australia's most successful female international professional golfers, as well as a sought after media commentator.
Speaker Mick Malthouse
Current coach for the Collingwood Football team and a prominent figure in the AFL.		 Speaker Russell Mark
One of Australia's four Individual Gold Medallists at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games
Speaker Rod Marsh
Thick-set in build and combative in approach, Rodney Marsh remains one of the most respected wicketkeepers to have ever played international cricket. 		Speaker Leigh Matthews
A living legend in AFL football, a reknowned superstar coach and an astute tactician.
Speaker Rupert McCall
Rupert’s popularity transcends all demographics and ages, from the schools he visits to the corporate functions that he entertains. The constant theme is his passion about all things Australian and his ability to share this enthusiasm with any audience.		 Speaker Jason McCartney
The hero and face of the Bali Bombings, and a person who epitomises the Australian Fighting Spirit.
Speaker Rebecca McConnell
Rebecca was a keen sports person from a young age. Her morale was shattered when she permanently injured her back.		 Speaker Rowland McGabhann
ROWLAND MCGABHANN CPEI, APS, is a Physical Education Instructor and has studied biochemistry and behavioural psychology.
Speaker Rosco McGlashan
Fastest Aussie on earth and holder of the Australian Land Speed record. 		Speaker Eddie McGuire
Eddie McGuire has hosted a wide range of national television programs and is a noted sports expert.
Speaker Mike McKay
Best known as the Captain of the double Olympic Gold Medal winning "Oarsome Foursome" 		Speaker Mark McKeon
A leader in the area of wellbeing and a successful international presenter.
Speaker Peter Meares
Peter Meares has been one of Queensland’s leading sports commentators for the past 29 years.		 Speaker Mal Meninga
Malcolm Norman Meninga AM is an Australian rugby league identity.
Speaker Michael Milton
2003 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability 		Speaker Sophie Morell
Australia's most inspiring and glamorous transplant survivor.
Speaker Stirling Mortlock
Former Wallabies captian and champion centre of world rugby.		 Speaker Tony Mowbray
The 'Power of Commitment' enabled Tony Mowbray to weather storms and become the fastest Australian to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
Speaker Bill Nelson
Regarded as one of the world's most elite sporting coaches, specialising in team and personal development.		 Speaker Sam Newman
Possibly Australia's most well known football personality.
Speaker Simon O'Donnell
The sporting career of Simon O'Donnell reads like a schoolboy's dream come true. After two successful seasons with the Saints, Simon was faced with a difficult but enviable decision - whether to concentrate on cricket or football.		 Speaker Kerry O'Keeffe
Having wit, wisdom and a penchant for sport, this former Test cricketer enjoys a successful media career.
Speaker Susie O'Neill
The Queen of the swimming pool 		Speaker Brett Ogle
One of the most recognisable faces in Australian Golf, after a break, Brett returned to the Australasian PGA Tour in 1999/2000, finishing 15th overall,
Speaker David Parkin
Extensive sporting experience makes David Parkin an authority on issues involved with motivation, leadership and teamwork.		 Speaker Nova Peris
One of the few athletes to have gained gold in both an individual and team sport event
Speaker Kieren Perkins
Winner of the 1500 Metres Freestyle at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games... 		Speaker Clark Perry
An authority in sport psychology, leadership and team development who is second to none.
Speaker Wayne Phillips
South Australia's Wayne Phillips was a rakishly built left handed batsman and wicketkeeper who represented both state and country in Cricket over the course of a first class career that spanned the thirteen year period between the 1977-78 and 1990-91 seasons. 		Speaker Norma Plummer
Norma Plummer is the Australian Netball Coach and one of Australia’s most respected coaches.
Speaker Kerri Pottharst
Australian Beach Volleyball Champion who has represented her country for 22 years 		Speaker Tony Rafferty
Tony Rafferty was the first man to run from Melbourne to Sydney.
Speaker Roger Rasheed
Well-known tennis coach, Roger Rasheed, is also successful in the fitness and media industries, as well as previous tennis and AFL careers.		 Speaker Andy Raymond
Over the past eighteen years Andy Raymond has built an impressive career across Australian television, radio and the corporate MC circuit. His ability to adapt his presentation, hosting or commentating duties across a diverse range of sports and industries is remarkable.
Speaker Samantha Riley
World Champion and World Record Holder in the 100 and 200 Metres Breaststroke 		Speaker Greg Ritchie
Affectionately known as ?Fat Cat?, the burly Ritchie developed into a first class batsman who possessed wonderful timing when in full, glorious flow.
Speaker Gillian Rolton
Champion who made Australian sporting history with back-to-back Olympic equestrian gold medals 		Speaker Giaan Rooney
Giaan burst onto the international swimming scene at the age of 15, winning Gold in the 100m Backstroke at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. She demonstrated her versatility at the Sydney Olympics, finishing the meet in style with two Silver Medals from the relay events
Speaker Paul Roos
When Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos placed his hands on the AFL premiership trophy it signalled the end of a 72 year drought for the club.		 Speaker Anne Sargeant
Member of the World Champion Netball sides of 1979 and 1983.
Speaker Louise Sauvage
Australia's successful Paralympian is a World Record Holder, World Champion and Gold Medallist 		Speaker Peter Senior
One of Australia's most consistently successful PGA players over the last twenty years
Speaker Bob Shearer
Outstanding golfing personality with an infectious sense of humour. 		Speaker Kevin Sheedy
KEVIN SHEEDY is one of the Australian Football Leagues most enduring coaches, and arguably the most imaginative in the history of the craft.
Speaker Janine Shepherd
Janine Shepherd's story reads like the plot of a Hollywood movie. A champion cross country skier, her life was irrevocably altered when she was hit by a truck...		 Speaker Matt Shirvington
Phenomenal Australian sprint talent.
Speaker Bob Simpson
Champion Test cricketer who captained Australia for five years. 		Speaker Dr Glenn Singlemann
Glenn and Heather are a husband and wife team with a truly unique presentation. There is nothing else like it anywhere in the world. It is also inspirational, visually spectacular, and educational.
Speaker Kate Slatter
With only 12 months experience, yet a wealth of ambition and drive, at the age of 19 Kate became a member of the first women’s rowing crew since 1984 to make a final in the Barcelona Olympics.		 Speaker Phil Smyth
The Adelaide coach has proven that he is every bit as successful as a coach as he was as a player.
Speaker Rachael Sporn
Rachael Sporn has become one of Australia's most recognisable female basketball players and has played for teams such as the World Championship Team, the Detroit Shock, and the Australian Opals.		 Speaker Keith Stackpole
One of the most exciting opening batsmen to ever play for Victoria and Australia.
Speaker Sue Stanley
The only aerobic athlete to win three World Championships 		Speaker Ian Stanley
Since 1970 Ian Stanley has been within the professional Golf tournaments and received number one 1998 Australian PGA Senior Order of Merit
Speaker Ricky Stuart
Ricky Stuart is at the top of rugby league's world coaching ladder.		 Speaker Jim Stynes
He has been described as 'Australia's most successful sporting experiment'.
Speaker Mark Taylor
Voted Australia's most admired sportsperson by "Inside Sport" magazine in February 1999. 		Speaker Shelley Taylor-Smith
Seven-time World Champion Marathon Swimmer and a respected motivational keynote speaker.
Speaker Petria Thomas
Petria Thomas has become one of Australia's most successful female swimmers. Her three gold medals and one silver medal at the Athens Olympic Games brought her Olympic medal count to eight. 		Speaker Mark Thompson
Mark "Bomber" Thompson played 202 games for the Essendon Bombers between 1983 and 1996, captaining the side from 1992 until 1995. After retiring, he was an assistant coach at Essendon under the legendary Kevin Sheedy. Since 2000 he has been coach of the Geelong Cats
Speaker Peter Thomson
Honoured as the 2001 Legend of Australian Sport. 		Speaker Ian Thorpe
Extraordinary Olympic Swimming Champion and inspirational spokesperson for his generation
Speaker Michelle Timms
The first Australian - male or female - to play professional basketball abroad. 		Speaker Tammy Van Wisse
Marathon swimming champion who has conquered some of the world's longest, deepest and coldest waterways.
Speaker Paul Vautin
Former Rugby star and one of the real characters of Australian Sport. 		Speaker Paul Wade
Former Captain of the Australian Soccer team and Soccero legend.
Speaker Max Walker
Max Walker has travelled an amazing journey from schoolboy sporting prodigy to one of the most recognisable faces and voices in Australia. 		Speaker Charlie Walsh
Head Coach at the Australian Institute of Sport for the Women's and Men's Track Cycling Program.
Speaker Doug Walters
One of Australia's cricketing legends. 		Speaker Tim Watson
AFL football Legend
Speaker Katrina Webb
Katrina Webb is recognised and acknowledged for her unique athleticism and outstanding success as a Paralympic athlete.		 Speaker Michael Wenden
Broke the World Record in his Gold Medal 100 Metres freestyle swim at the 1968 Mexico Olympics
Speaker Mike Whitney
Test cricketer and television personality. 		Speaker Tracey Wickham
Five times world record holder in the 400, 800 and 1500 metre freestyle events
Speaker Leon Wiegard
Leon is a Life Member of the Australian Football League, one of the longest serving Directors of the VFL/AFL and was the Fitzroy Football Club President for five years. 		Speaker Rebecca Wilson
Queensland's gift to the nation, Rebecca Wilson has spent the better part of her life playing, watching and talking sport.
Speaker Bill Woods
Bill Woods has now been broadcasting for 25 years, 18 of those with Network Ten. 		Speaker Louise Yaxley
In July 2005, Louise's life took an unexpected turn. As an Australian Institute of Sport Women’s Road Cycling team member, whilst competing in Germany, her team was struck down by an out of control car killing her team mate Amy Gillett and leaving Louise and her fellow team mates with extensive injuries
Speaker Louise Yaxley
Life changed forever for Louise whilst she was training with her teammates, the Australian Institute of Sport Women’s Road Cycling Team, in preparation for the World Championships.