Clare Griffiths is a former wheelchair basketball star who represented Great Britain at five Paralympic Games, from Sydney 2000 to Rio 2016.
Clare Griffiths retired after a career-high performance at Rio, where the team achieved a personal best 4th-place finish, competing in their first major championship medal match.
Clare’s journey began in 1997 following a horse-riding accident that left her paralysed from the waist down. During her rehabilitation at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, Clare discovered wheelchair basketball. Within a year, she was selected to represent Great Britain at the World Championships in Sydney and quickly became a core member of the GB women’s team.
Clare captained Team GB at the London 2012 Games and has won numerous accolades, including a Gold Medal at the 2011 Paralympic World Cup and seven European bronze medals. She also earned All-Star 5 awards at the 2007 and 2011 European Championships.
Off the court, Clare holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Loughborough University. She draws from her life and sporting experiences to deliver inspiring keynotes on mental toughness, coping with change, and achieving sustained high performance. Clare Griffiths shares practical lessons on teamwork and resilience, working with some of the world’s leading companies and brands at board and senior management levels.
Every athlete faces tough times, whether it’s injury, defeat, or personal challenges. In this talk, our athletes open up about the adversity they have experienced and how they found the strength to bounce back. Pupils will learn about the importance of resilience, determination, and staying positive in difficult situations. These are valuable lessons they can use in school, sport, and life.
Reaching the top in sport takes more than talent. It requires leadership and performing at your very best when it matters most. In this talk, our athletes share how they prepare to deliver under pressure, lead by example, and bring out the best in themselves and those around them. Pupils will learn how strong leadership, focus, and self-belief can help them achieve their own peak performance in school, sport, and life.
What makes a team truly successful? Our athletes reveal the secrets behind high performing teams, whether it is a sports squad, a relay team, or a support network behind the scenes. They share how trust, clear roles, good communication, and a shared goal lead to outstanding results. Pupils will learn how these lessons apply not just in sport, but in school groups, projects, and friendships too.
Inclusion and diversity are essential for creating a positive and supportive environment for everyone. In this talk, our athletes share their experiences of embracing differences, breaking down barriers, and building inclusive teams. Pupils will be inspired to celebrate diversity, foster understanding, and stand up for others, both in sport and in all areas of life.
Inspirational Athletes connects schools & communities with elite athletes who inspire, motivate and engage young people through talks, workshops and sports sessions.
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