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Sports Speakers with the Most Motivational Stories

Sports create some of the most motivational stories imaginable. People, from different walks of life, overcome tremendous obstacles to reach the top of the profession. These sports speakers with the best motivational stories delight us with their candor and stories of their remarkable achievements. Those in the audience at one of their presentations leave with a renewed sense of purpose and feel empowered to reach their true potential.

Mike Eruzione

Olympic Hero and Leadership Speaker: Igniting Winning Mindsets

$20,000 - $30,000

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Vince Papale

Inspiration For The Movie Invincible

$10,000 - $20,000

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Rocky Bleier

Four Time Super Bowl Champ with the Pittsburgh Steelers

$10,000 - $20,000

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Bethany Hamilton

Professional Surfer and Christian Speaker

$30,000 - $50,000

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Shaquem Griffin

Inspirational Retired One-Handed Football Player

$20,000 - $30,000

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Ibtihaj Muhammad

Retired Olympic Fencer

$20,000 - $30,000

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Anthony Robles

2010-11 NCAA Wrestling Champion

$10,000 - $20,000

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Rudy Ruettiger

Inspiration for the Movie Rudy

$10,000 - $20,000

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Dara Torres

Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author and Motivational...

$30,000 - $50,000

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Diana Nyad

World Record Long Distance Swimmer

$30,000 - $50,000

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