Aaron Phipps, speaker, is a Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby athlete and Paralympic gold medallist.
At 15, he had both legs and most fingers amputated due to blood poisoning from meningitis. His sporting journey began with a 10km fundraising wheelchair race for the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF). He initially focused on wheelchair racing, competing in two London Marathons, including a fourth-place finish in 2009 with a time under two hours.
Aaron joined the GB Wheelchair Rugby squad and was selected for the 2012 London Paralympic Games, where he scored over half of his team’s points.
In 2016, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for MRF and Shaw Trust, using a specially adapted off-road wheelchair. When his wheelchair failed, he reached the summit after four days of trekking on his hands and knees, becoming the first amputee to achieve this without assistance. This feat received national attention and was featured in a Channel 5 documentary.
In 2017, Aaron returned to Wheelchair Rugby. Despite challenges, his team improved from 5th in the world to the top, achieving this during a global pandemic. They became the first European team to win a medal in wheelchair rugby and secured Paralympics GB’s first gold medal in a team sport.
Aaron has been recognised as one of the top 100 most influential people in the UK with disabilities.
How can I book Aaron Phipps for my next event?
Email aaron.phipps@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Aaron Phipps available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Aaron Phipps's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Aaron directly.
What topics does Aaron Phipps specialise in?
Aaron Phipps specialises in discussing wheelchair rugby, overcoming adversity, inspirational achievements and more.
What is Aaron Phipps's speaking style like?
Aaron’s delivery is candid, authentic, and warm, blending humour with honesty. He connects deeply with audiences, inspiring engagement and reflection through impactful storytelling and a resilient, relatable presence.
Does Aaron Phipps offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Aaron Phipps offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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