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One of Australia's most popular personalities
Lisa Curry-Kenny is undoubtedly one of Australia's most popular personalities, with a unique and powerful message about discipline and determination. Best known for her long and successful swimming career, Curry-Kenny competed in three Olympic Games (Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984, and Barcelona 1992); three Commonwealth Games (Edmonton 1978, Brisbane 1982, and Auckland 1990); and two World Championships (Berlin 1978 and Ecuador 1982).
Awe-inspiring career
During her awe-inspiring national and international career over 17 years, Lisa Curry-Kenny collected 24 gold medals, 21 silver medals, and 8 bronze medals. From the start of her swimming career at the young age of 15 until she retired from competition, Curry-Kenny was consistently ranked in the top 25 swimmers in the world.
Successful business career
Her success in the pool transferred to a successful business career. Today, Lisa Curry-Kenny is the Managing Director of her own company, the Curry Kenny Group, which runs a multinational, multimillion-dollar portfolio of companies. These include her own swimwear label named "Hot Curry". Another role that Lisa holds is Chairman of the National Australia Day Council. She is the first woman to be appointed to this prestigious position. She is also a member of the Council for the Centenary of Federation and on the Advisory Board of Council for the Encouragement of Philanthropy in Australia.
Commercial success
Commercial success is also a marker of Lisa Curry-Kenny's enormous appeal. Her long association with Uncle Toby's promoting their healthy eating products is a most enduring partnership because of Lisa's appeal to the public. Lisa Curry-Kenny has also been spokesperson for the all-female fitness club, Fernwood Fitness Centres, ranked in the Top 10 companies in Australia by Business Review Weekly.
Sought-after speaker
Today, Lisa Curry-Kenny is one of Australia's most sought after speakers because of her engaging personality and ability to connect with people of all ages and from all walks of life. She has experience as a coach, a working mum, a wife, an author, and a public personality. Added to her vast experience as a competitor and team member, Lisa Curry-Kenny has all the credentials of a top speaker.
Physical and mental health
Stressing the important role of physical and mental health and fitness for effective life management, Lisa Curry-Kenny delivers a powerful and relevant message for everyone. She talks about maintaining a balance in both your personal and professional life to help you maximise your achievements and increase your productivity. Her personal lessons of determination and motivation make any audience enthusiastic.
Successful author
It seems Lisa Curry-Kenny is a success at anything she tries. As a successful author, she has published six books on health and fitness, including “Get Up & Go” which was the number one best selling sports book. Her book “Fit Kids” was launched in 2000 by the Prime Minister John Howard, and is considered one of the most important books available today as it aims to help children and families achieve in life by improving their health and fitness.
"Be the best"
Lisa Curry-Kenny continues to train, learn and compete to be “the best she can be”. Her life motto will always be: “The fire inside still burns and it’s the fire that takes you to success”. She is living proof.
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