Fatima Whitbread is a world javelin champion, world record holder, and two-time Olympic medallist. After her athletic career, she led the Chafford Hundred Elite Runners Club, which included notable athletes like Linford Christie and Dame Kelly Holmes. Fatima has served as a school governor, is a qualified javelin coach, and has reported extensively from the Olympics.
She gained fame as the last woman standing on I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here and won Come Dine with Me in 2011. Fatima also participated in a celebrity edition of Total Wipeout and explored her family history on My Secret Past. She has appeared on This Morning, A Question of Sport, The Wright Stuff, Celebrity Blockbusters, and Through the Keyhole with Keith Lemon. Additionally, she co-hosted the BBC Learning Campaign, Olympic Give an Hour.
Fatima was a contestant on the popular ITV series Eternal Glory. She participated in Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul on BBC Two, where she joined six other celebrities on a 2,200-km journey across Eastern Europe. In 2022, she appeared on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, where she broke three ribs during a challenge but continued to compete.
Most recently, Fatima finished third in I’m a Celebrity South Africa, a special edition featuring favourite contestants from previous series. She has launched the ‘Fatima’s UK Campaign’ to support children in care and care leavers, helping them build self-worth and confidence through essential resources and guidance.
Her bestselling autobiography, Fatima: The Autobiography of Fatima Whitbread, was published in 1989, followed by Survivor in July 2012, which shares her inspirational journey. Fatima is a captivating speaker, sharing her experiences as an Olympic medallist and her television career, from I’m a Celebrity to her recent documentaries.
How can I book Fatima Whitbread for my next event?
Email fatima.whitbread@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 Fatima Whitbread available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Fatima Whitbread'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 Fatima directly.
What topics does Fatima Whitbread specialise in?
Fatima Whitbread specialises in discussing javelin, motivational speaking, television entertainment and more.
What is Fatima Whitbread's speaking style like?
Fatima delivers captivating talks, sharing her inspiring journey as an Olympic medallist and television personality. Her engaging style resonates with audiences, leaving a lasting impact on their lives.
Does Fatima Whitbread offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Fatima Whitbread offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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