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Olympic athlete & diversity advocate

Jeanette Kwakye

Transform audience engagement with Jeanette Kwakye, Olympic finalist turned broadcaster. Jeanette helps organisations navigate diversity in media and master successful career transitions. She presents BBC 5Live's Weekend Breakfast and The Martin Lewis Money Show, breaking barriers as the first black female UK TV presenter hosting boxing.

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Jeanette Kwakye

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  • Olympic 100m finalist and 5x British Champion
  • Co-host of BBC 5Live Weekend Breakfast and Money Show
  • Trusted host for Google, Nike, Twitter, and BMW
Jeanette Kwakye is a broadcaster, Olympian, and former five-time British Champion who has become one of the most recognisable and respected voices in UK sports media. Having reached the pinnacle of athletics by competing in the 100m final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics — the first British woman to do so in 24 years — she brings rare insight into elite performance, resilience, and life on the world stage. Since retiring from athletics in 2014, Jeanette has forged an outstanding career as a presenter and pundit. She is a regular face on BBC Athletics, the BBC Women’s Football Show, and Women’s Super League coverage, and led BBC Sport’s live broadcasts throughout the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She co-hosts BBC 5Live’s Weekend Breakfast and The Martin Lewis Money Show, which attracts four million weekly viewers on ITV1. Jeanette also made history as the first Black female UK television presenter to front a boxing production on a terrestrial channel and continues to present boxing events on Channel 5. Away from the screen, Jeanette is the co-founder of The Balley, a creative consultancy challenging entertainment, sport, and music industries to prioritise representation and fresh thinking. She is an experienced event host and moderator who has worked with Google, Nike, Twitter, BMW, the IOC, and World Athletics. Audiences can expect an engaging and insightful experience that blends sporting lessons with media expertise and personal stories about representation and breaking barriers. Her sessions are ideal for organisations looking to explore resilience, diversity, and high performance. Book Jeanette for a compelling blend of Olympic achievement and broadcasting excellence that inspires audiences to pursue their own breakthrough moments.

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Book Jeanette Kwakye to give your team a unique perspective on resilience, high performance, and breaking barriers, drawn from her journey as an Olympian and leading broadcaster. Inspire your organisation to reach new heights by securing Jeanette as your next speaker.

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Jeanette Kwakye specialises in discussing athletics, broadcasting, representation and more.
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Jeanette delivers dynamic presentations with confidence and charisma, engaging audiences through her extensive experience in sports broadcasting and journalism, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
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